Sue Scheff: Challenges of Parenting Teens

Parenting teens today has become one of the most challenging jobs with a new generation of technology, peer pressure, substance abuse, and much more.
As a Parent Advocate, I continuously help parents with today’s teen issues.  Many call my organization, Parents’ Universal Resource Experts, at their wits end. 
Here are some article that I encourage parents of [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Suicide Prevention Week

As you have probably heard before, talking to your teen about suicide is one of the most important things you can do in helping to prevent a suicide attempt. Many times parents are unsure of what to say and instead say nothing. Here are some suggestions of how you can open the channels of communication [...]

Sue Scheff: Parenting Tips on Inhalant Abuse

Tips for talking to your tween and teens about the dangers of Sniffing Inhalants and please take the time time to visit – http://www.inhalant.org/ for more information. You could save a life!
Source: Inhalant.org
Ask your pre-teen or teenager if he or she knows about Inhalant Abuse or
is aware of other kids abusing products.
• Reinforce peer resistance [...]

Sue Scheff: Parents Universal Resource Experts – Parenting Helping Parents with Struggling Teens

Parent’s Universal Resource Experts, Inc. (P.U.R.E.™) is an organization that was founded in 2001 by Sue Scheff.  For the past several years Parent’s Universal Resource’s has assisted families with valuable information and resources for their children and teens that are at risk.  Teens that are struggling with today’s peer pressure, experimenting with drugs and alcohol, [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Substance Abuse and Use

Education.com is a continuous source of educational articles for parents of toddlers to teens. I check in with them regularly (browsing their extensive website), as they always have up-to-date information regarding today’s teens.  From helpful homework tips, to parents struggling with at risk teens – Education.com offers a wealth of information.  Visit www.education.com and learn more!  Since [...]

Sue Scheff: A Mother and Daughter’s Story

A Parent’s True Story – A mother and daughter’s story of courage, strength and inspiration.  This story is now published in detail, with my daughter speaking out for the first time about the horrors she endured at Carolina Springs Academy.  Wit’s End! A Mother and Daughter’s True Story published by Health Communications, Inc (HCI) can [...]

Sue Scheff: Jobs and Drug Use

Source: Connect with Kids
“They end up experimenting in such a way that the use of that [extra] income is not really going toward beneficial things for them.”
– Dr. Richard Winer, Psychiatrist

For just seventeen, Adam Shapiro’s work experience is impressive. “I have worked at my synagogue… like three hours a week probably on a Sunday. I [...]

Sue Scheff: Stop Medicine Abuse and Teens

I feel this topic is so important, that I am posting another Blog Post on it with a bit more information.  Many parents fear their teens are involved in substance abuse (whether it is pot or crack) – but what you need to remember is many of the drugs can be located in your own [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Drug Addiction

D.A.R.E. – Drug Abuse Resistance Education has been known for many years and has helped been part of many schools in helping children learn the dangers of drug abuse.  As a parent, take some time to review their newly updated information and website.  It is important that parents and educators work together to help prevent [...]

Sue Scheff: A Parent’s True Story Still Helping Many Families

Are you a parent struggling with a teen today? Are you at your wit’s end? Troubled by the defiance and negative behavior your teen is displaying? Lack respect for authority – for YOU -the parent? Know you are not alone!
Almost a decade ago I went the very same feelings of isolation, hostage to my own [...]