August 7, 2020

Marijuana vs Alcohol

A common myth is that marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol.  “The misunderstanding stems from the fact that there is no reported overdose deaths from marijuana,” […]
August 5, 2020

The Marijuana Myth

The Marijuana Myth  Michael Parker* asked his doctor to prescribe medical marijuana for his back pain. At first, he smoked only a couple times a week […]
August 3, 2020

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, […]
August 3, 2020

Addiction and Eating Disorders

Addiction and Eating Disorders A toxic and often secret partnership  At school and in the media, school-aged youth are bombarded with unhealthy, unrealistic messages about being […]
August 3, 2020

Five Ways to Break Bad Habits

  Anyone who’s tried to break a bad habit will tell you, it isn’t easy. Any type of habit literally becomes hard wired into our brains. […]
July 31, 2020

Mental Health Concern for Teens

  Unconventional addictions spawn a new era of concern in the mental health of teens  An alarming number of teens across the globe fall into a […]
July 29, 2020

Words, Actions and Attitudes

Breaking the Cycle  Words, actions and attitudes: What we are passing down to our children    “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”  Like father, […]
July 27, 2020

Screen Free

    To a visiting outsider, my classroom would seem to be the epitome of a digital  playground. The space has an HD overhead projector with digital […]
July 22, 2020

Recharging the Family Connection

Recharging the Family Connection Welcome the lazy days of summer and rediscover the power of family.  Summer break is finally here even though with the Covid-19 […]