August 13, 2021

Eating Disorders and Teens

Anorexia is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents. 95% of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25.8. The […]
August 12, 2021

Synthetic Drugs

Scooby Snax, K2, Spice, Marley, Cloud 9, they all mean the same thing: danger. Chemically-laced drugs are sold every day to kids and teens. Because synthetic […]
August 11, 2021

Four Tips to Help Children Cope with Trauma

Sudden mishaps or unexpected events such as traffic accidents, natural catastrophes, sudden losses or illnesses, and other unanticipated and unpleasant situations are examples of traumatic experiences. […]
August 9, 2021

The Toxic Cocktail

The Toxic Cocktail: How to Talk to Teens about the Danger of Drugs and Alcohol   Adolescence is a very challenging time. As teens are navigating […]
August 8, 2021

Bullying in Junior High

According to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services administration, for every 25 middle school students, an average of two kids are harassed […]
August 6, 2021

A Bonding Journey

  Growing up, my parents were always there for my brother, Marcus, and me. They attended every sporting event we ever competed in and, as a […]
August 5, 2021

5 Tips for Online Learning Success

Many families across the country engaged in remote learning or online programs like ASU Prep Digital. Here are some tools and tips for online student learning […]
August 4, 2021

Meals with Meaning

  For many families, the most dreaded question of the day is often, “What’s for dinner?” That’s because for those of us short on time—or for […]
July 28, 2021

Blending the Family

Blending In With the U.S. divorce rate hovering at 50 percent, it’s not surprising that the blended family is the most prevalent type in America. A […]