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February 6, 2021

Parents’ Social Media Behavior: For Better or for Worse 

“Chelsea, look here and tip your chin down a bit. No, a little bit more. And pucker up your lips with me. Oh, that’s good! No, wait, let’s […]
February 5, 2021

Breathe, Exhale, Repeat

  Breathing heals on many levels: it detoxifies, strengthens the immune system, and releases toxins. In fact, around 70 percent of our toxins, including carbon dioxide, are released from our body […]
February 4, 2021

Teens and Nicotine Addiction 

    In 2019, almost 2,500 Americans were hospitalized with respiratory illnesses and another 52 individuals died from vaping. Many of the injured were teens whom had to be hospitalized and breathe on ventilators or stay in […]
February 3, 2021

Power of Words 

    The average child hears 432 negative comments or words per day, versus 32 positive ones. We’re surrounded by near-constant negativity—in the news, in schools, […]
February 1, 2021

Don’t Let Drugs Hijack Your Teen’s Passions

Adolescence is a pivotal time when important social and intellectual skills develop. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, by the time they are seniors in high school, almost […]
January 31, 2021

Modeling Empathy 

  Empathy is at the heart of what it means to be human—it’s a foundation for acting ethically, for good relationships, for loving well, and for […]
January 30, 2021

The Dos and Don’ts of Interacting Online 

  Growing up today in the digital age looks a little bit different from the more analog ’80s and ’90s most of us experienced. Kids have access to […]
January 29, 2021

10 refusal skills to teach your teen

Just Say No  10 refusal skills for teens    Every day, teens are faced with situations where they’re pressured to do something risky, unhealthy or, worse, […]
January 28, 2021

The Truth Behind Selfies

  Let’s be honest. Growing up in 2020 is a vastly different experience than it was 20 years ago. A tremendous cultural transformation has occurred in just a few short years with the acceleration of […]