According to a recent study by the University of Michigan, there is a 20 percent increase in the perception that regular marijuana use is acceptable and not a […]
24/7 our children are faced with pressure these days. From friends, family, social media, school, TV and perhaps subconsciously from idols they look up to. The need to fit in, be accepted […]
In moderation, sex, food, work, exercise, shopping and Internet use are considered normal healthy behaviors. But when they become excessive, they can jeopardize all aspects of […]
Superhero mythology is that of overcoming great odds, tragedy, and sadness. Our most popular heroes, Spiderman, Batman, and Superman, overcame personal loss. To become heroes and […]
As a grandmother of five lively and selfconfident grandchildren ages 4 to 15, I thought little of the disturbing news of what experts call the “frightful […]
“Addictions rarely happen suddenly, unless it’s something like heroin,” You know you’re on the road to addiction when a substance or behavior starts taking over your […]
Everyone knows that kids, especially in high school, are pressured with drugs, alcohol, and doing things they know they shouldn’t be. The Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge […]
If you’re looking for a way to “grow” family relationships, look to your green thumb. Gardening creates a bounty of memories, encourages communication and develops a […]
The importance of equal parenting after divorce Each year, more than 1 million children experience the emotional trauma of divorce. Half of all marriages in the […]