Helping Our Sons Feel Their Feelings (To Parents)
It can be difficult for young boys to feel their feelings. For thousands of years, men have been written into the history books as warriors, emotionless heroes and the bread winning heads of households. They are politicians, doctors, war vets,…
Why the Medicine Cabinet May Be More Dangerous Than the Streets
From the early 90s to 2013, the US has seen a surge in drug overdoses stemming from opioid use. The trend started with prescription drugs which shifted to heroin, yet we’ve seen the trend return to…
The Truth About Adolescents And Risk Taking
When we watch a young toddler teeter around and make questionable decisions, we rarely wonder if they’re a risk-taker. Of course, there are those few brave babies who seem to push their limitations more than others. Generally speaking, we’re aware…
Creating a Family Recovery Team After Treatment (Parents)
When a child in your household is struggling with an addiction, it’s imperative that everyone in the home is on board with their recovery plan. Think about it like a team. If everyone is working towards the same goal, you…
The Dos and Don’ts of Parenting an Anxious Kid
If you suffer from anxiety, the worst thing you can hear is, “just relax; everything will be fine.” But it’s not fine. If you’ve never experienced anxiety, you don’t understand that in the middle of an attack, the world is…
Is it Ok to Vape Around My Kids?
The age that someone is legally allowed to vape is 18 years old. With that being stated, there is an epidemic that has risen among adolescents who are vaping underage. Although there have been tighter regulations that have been put…
Forgetfulness in Teens
Every time you ask your teen to do chores or homework, they may conveniently respond with how they just forgot to carry out your instructions. As they exhibit these signs of forgetfulness, life can become especially chaotic with the disorganization…
Is My Teen Using Marijuana?
With the legalization of marijuana also comes the concerned parents who want to know how to tell if their teen is under the influence of cannabis. Among teenagers, marijuana is one of the most used drugs because most teens do…