As the Yankees prepare for Game 6 of the World Series at home Wednesday, short reliever (at least for the postseason) Joba Chamberlain may be a bit distracted by an off-field issue. His mother, Jackie Standley, pleaded no contest to felony drug charges Monday and is facing up to 20 years in prison.

Standley was arrested back in May after selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer and is charged with delivery of a controlled substance. She will be sentenced Dec. 16, pending recommen… Continue

Each year, nationwide, more than 300 children under 5 years old drown in residential swimming pools, usually a pool owned by their family. In addition, more than 2,000 children in that age group are treated in hospital emergency rooms for submersion injures. All bodies of water especially pools are very dangerous for children.

Dictionary For Dad's recommends that you do not even consider pu… Continue

I Think My Child Is Drinking and Using Drugs
Discovering that a teen is using drugs or alcohol can be a scary experience for parents - many feel alone, ashamed, guilty, and confused about what to do next.

We wa… Continue

Have a Conversation Not a Confrontation Finding out your teen uses drugs definitely stirs up a parent's emotions. It can be a very confusing time. But the best way to help… Continue

Twelve Steps To Raising A Juvenile Delinquent

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1)Begin with infancy to give the child everything he wants. In this way he will grow up to believe the world owes him a living.

2)Quarrel frequently in the presence of your children. In this way… Continue