Communication key to parent child teen relationship
Parents of teenagers can strengthen bonds by engaging in their teen's interests. Kansas State University expert Chuck Smith notes open dialogue, patience, and shared activities foster trust and reduce secrecy.
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Chuck Smith
Kansas State University Research and Extension
Smith
Encyclopedia of Parenting Research
Regular appointments help teens stay connected with parents
Kansas State University expert Chuck Smith advises parents to schedule regular, meaningful times with teens to show they are important. A consistent routine, such as Saturday breakfast or weekly lunch, reinforces dialogue and limits, while avoiding abandonment and promoting adult-based conversation.
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Chuck Smith
Kansas State University Research and Extension
Smith
Is it hypoglycemia or reactive hypoglycemia
A reader describes daytime episodes of shaking and faintness and asks if low blood sugar is the cause. The doctor explains two forms fasting and reactive hypoglycemia, noting reactive hypoglycemia occurs after meals and can be diet controlled with testing and dietary changes.
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