February 15, 2021

Body Image, Self-Esteem and Drugs 

The joys of being around a pre-adolescent, twirl-with-happiness tween are short-lived these days. Gone are the early days of blissful contentment with a perfectly imperfect body, […]
February 14, 2021

Love What You Eat 

  Most of us have attempted weight loss numerous times. We counted calories, exchanges and points. We ate pre-packaged food or meal replacements. We followed rigid meal […]
February 13, 2021

Driving & Marijuana: Myths and Misconceptions 

  “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.”  We all remember this slogan, which was coined at the launch of the Drunk Driving Campaign in the 1980s. Since […]
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 9, 2021

7 effective ways to combat bullying 

The last thing you want your child to deal with is being bullied. Here are 7 ways to make sure that they are prepared if they […]
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 […]