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October 30, 2018

5 Tips to Help Kids Ward Off Nightmares

Nightmares not only disrupt sleeping patterns but can also cause stress and anxiety depending on the frequency. For children, most nightmares occur due to something that […]

October 1, 2018

The Dangers of Vaping

Two of my children started high school this past fall. I was surprised to learn that there is only one bathroom that my kids feel comfortable […]

September 28, 2018

Real Dangers of Marijuana

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 […]

August 28, 2018

Pressure

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 […]

September 3, 2018

Internet and Food Addictions: Too Much of a Good Thing

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 […]

September 1, 2018

Superhero September

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 […]

August 28, 2018

It Takes a Village

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 […]

August 9, 2019

Bad Habits or Addictions: How to Tell the Difference

“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 […]

August 28, 2018

Under Pressure

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 […]