September 18, 2020
It’s a scene played out in every teenage coming-of-age movie: the over-the-top, out-of-control house party. It begins with someone’s parents going out of town for […]
September 16, 2020
The Gateway Effect Help your kids avoid the first step to drug use Gateway drugs, also known as entry drugs, are regarded as substances that can […]
September 14, 2020
Whose Dream is it Anyway? “Children are exquisite at reading the parent’s agendas and the parent’s feelings.” This observation by Margret Nickels, Ph.D., the director at […]
September 2, 2020
We all know kids face various pressures, but we moms have our own set of them, too. Certainly our days of peer pressure are in […]
August 29, 2020
Stress is a part of everyday life, but knowing stress management techniques and coping mechanisms can help as you work through the ups and downs of life, […]
August 27, 2020
Engaging in activities that raise your heart rate burns calories, improves circulation, and lowers your blood pressure. There are a number of at-home activities that can […]
August 20, 2020
Like many others, my teenagers received their driver’s licenses recently. It’s an emotional roller coaster for any parent. One must trust your hormone-addled and not yet […]
August 19, 2020
Consuming food but not paying attention to what, how much or the taste of what you are eating is called “mindless eating,” and it can quickly […]
August 7, 2020
A common myth is that marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol. “The misunderstanding stems from the fact that there is no reported overdose deaths from marijuana,” […]
