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On Thursday, February 10th, Stephen appeared as a guest on the Ridin’ Dirty program on KLAA-Los Angeles. He was discussing adolescent issues, highlighting anecdotes from his book, Reality Gap, and promoting an evening speaking event and book signing hosted by DCH Auto Group at DCH Honda in Temecula, CA.

On Thursday,  January 27th Stephen addressed parents from The Webb School of Knoxville in a Parent Power presentation being sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Stephen talked about such pressing adolescent issues as distracted driving, underage drinking and other drug use, early sexual behavior, bullying, violence, and suicide. Stephen also signed copies of his book, Reality Gap:

On Wednesday morning, January 26th Stephen will address parents from The Bryn Mawr School and surrounding schools in a Parent Power presentation being sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Stephen will address such pressing adolescent issues as distracted driving, underage drinking and other drug use, early sexual behavior, bullying, violence, and suicide. Stephen will also be

Stephen’s recent receipt of the Distinguished Alumni Award for Leadership from Susquehanna University is discussed in the current edition of SU’s Currents Magazine. Stephen Wallace ’81: Taking a Stand for Youth Stephen Wallace ’81 tells his clients: “Leaders lead. Period.” But, for Wallace, these aren’t just idle words; he leads by example. Since graduating from

On Wednesday, January 19th Stephen spoke to students and parents at Mullen High School.  This Family Focus presentation was sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance and included information about underage drinking, other drug use, driving, bullying, violence, suicide, and adolescent sexual behavior.  Stephen was interviewed live on 850 KOA at 6:35 am CT on Thursday, January

Dear Leanna: Your column is often useful, but I was appalled last week to see an expert say it was OK to give a first-grader an iPad for Christmas just because she wants one. Kids don’t need more time alone with expensive digital devices. They need more ways to be plugged into their families. Don’t

Wellsphere.com:  We get thousands of submissions of parenting books for our teen reviewers and Vanessa Van Petten.  Here are some of our favorites for you to check out.  We have parenting books for parents of all ages with all specialties! We have included descriptions by the author about each of their books. “Reality Gap: Alcohol,

I recently wrote an article, ” Bullying in Our Schools Must Stop !!! “, that stemmed from the tragic, teen suicide of Phoebe Prince who was targeted by her classmates and bullied. As a parent of a pre-teen, writing this article drew my attention to the many personal struggles and social issues facing teens today. I got

Stephen’s presentation to parents and students last evening was the subject of an article posted today on PostStar.com.

On Wednesday, December 8th Stephen conducted two separate presentations at the Doane Stuart School in Albany, NY.  The first addressed students at the middle and high school level on the issue of decision-making, bullying, and peer-to-peer education and prevention.  Later in the day, he spoke to the school’s faculty, talking about an effective prevention model