Prom is right around the corner, and when I see photos and video clips of the dresses worn this year, a sympathetic grimace creeps over my face. I remember all too well the dilemma of finding the perfect prom dress. People spend over four billion dollars on prom each year, and advertisers and department stores are not about to lose out on that opportunity. The dresses are incredibly revealing this year and that has nothing to do with fashion. What’s hot in Italy right now is

This week, two teens ran away after school and did not come home that evening. Although they were found the next day, one of the teenagers cited overwhelming stress as the reason she ran away. Like many, my heart was grateful that they were safe, but the teenagers remind us of the important role parents play in helping their children deal with stress. Stress is part of life; though it seems to be hitting kids younger and younger, there is no way to eliminate it completely. Re