Montgomery Community Media

Individuals cannot vote and make legal decisions until they are 18 years old. People are not legally allowed to drink until they are 21 years old. Yet, teenagers are allowed to get their learners permit at 15 years, nine months of age and their license nine months later. Some parents feel their teens are responsible […]

When trying to get children to do something that you want them to do (and presumably should be doing anyway), there is often a fine line between a reward and bribe. Some parents feel strongly about not providing their children with any incentives for good behavior or completing certain tasks. Others are happy to provide […]

Most children become jealous or envious of their siblings at one time or another during childhood. Sometimes it is qualities such as being outgoing, athletic, or smart that children become jealous of. Other times it relates to feeling that they aren’t being treated fairly by their parents. While life isn’t always fair, here are a […]

Learning disabilities affect a wide range of people. They can affect reading, writing, math, language, non-verbal skills, and other abilities.  Many children and adolescents who are incredibly bright are able to cope with them through elementary school, but start to have difficulties in middle school and high school when the workload and demands become much […]

Yesterday another tragedy occurred, which involved a mass shooting at the D.C. Navy Yard. Between the Sandy Hook shooting last December, the Boston Marathon bombing in April, and other less significant events over the past year, it has been a year filled with several major negative events. While the latest mass shooting is likely to […]

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has become a pretty well known disorder over the past two decades.  Very simply explained, it is a disorder characterized by difficulties sustaining attention, focusing and trouble sitting still. There have been countless studies looking at whether the disorder is overdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. Regardless of one’s stance on this debate, the important […]

Many parents find themselves saying some version of “stop it or I will turn this car around” to their children when driving due to their children’s negative behavior in the car.  Siblings fighting, children yelling, and other negative behaviors are annoying/distracting for the driver, and pose a safety concern for everyone in the car. Here […]

With the school year now underway, many parents are seeking out services for their children and adolescents to assist them with behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other issues. It can sometimes be confusing trying to find providers in general, let alone ones who are a good fit for your child’s needs. Here are a […]

When children go back to school each year, they more or less get a fresh start with new teachers and a clean slate to improve their academic performance and behavior. Some teachers have children write out goals on the first day of school on what they want to accomplish for the year and ways that […]

With school starting back up again soon, most parents and children are beginning to purchase school supplies in order to prepare for the next academic year. Starting off the school year with good organizational skills is helpful to increase the chances of good academic success. Here are a few practical strategies to improve organization for […]