Category Archives: Parenting

We have all seen young children that have, at times, acted unruly, disrespectful, inattentive, hyperactive, or just plain “out of control”. In addition, many of us have also probably questioned the parenting skills of the parents and even surmised that the root of the problem with the children is in fact, the parents and the way in which they are disciplining their children. However, while a child’s actions may be highly related to the parenting skills of the parents, there are several additional factors that can contribute to the behavior of children.

To this end, a recent study conducted at Yeshiva University’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York indicates that children with sleep apnea, defined as extended pauses in breathing during sleep, have a greater likelihood of developing behavioral issues than those who sleep normally.

In addition, the clinical researchers also determined that more minor type sleep issues, such as mouth breathing, snoring and excessive “tossing and turning”, increase a child’s likelihood of developing behavioral issues as well.

If you are the parent of a teenager or pre-teen, you have a long list of dangerous drug trends to be concerned about, ranging from prescription pills such as Xanax and Oxycontin to illegal drugs to bath salts and even huffing of toxic substances.

Unfortunately, many of the illicit substances and drugs that are most popular with kids today are not purchased on the street, but instead found under your bathroom sink, in your medicine cabinet or at the local gas station.

Another easily-obtainable substance for parents to discuss with their children is synthetic marijuana, a legal drug that (in most states) medical experts agree is far more dangerous than real marijuana due to horrifying synthetic pot side effects.