February 12, 2021

Be a Parent, Not a Dictator 

  We sign our daughter up for piano lessons and art classes because we know music and creative endeavors are good for her brain.  We register […]
February 11, 2021

Sleep & Emotional Intelligence 

  There’s no question that getting a good night’s sleep makes us feel great, physically and mentally. But at least eight hours of sleep each night is […]
February 10, 2021

Idle Minds, Unhealthy Choices 

  “Hey, can you take me to the mall?”   “Can I borrow the car?”  “I’m bored. I need something to do!”  Oftentimes, we feel like our teens are […]
February 9, 2021

MASK Live with Dr. Susan Wilder

February 8, 2021

Live the ‘Golden Rule’ Online 

Part of being a responsible digital citizen is being respectful, which is why the Golden Rule of treating others as you would want to be treated applies to […]
February 7, 2021

Conversations on the road

Some of the most meaningful conversations I’ve had with my kids have happened while driving together to and from after-school activities or during long road trips to […]
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 […]