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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 […]
February 2, 2021

Turn a Negative Into a Positive 

  When it comes to raising our children, there once was the notion that teaching our kids not to show emotion was a sign of strength. […]
February 1, 2021

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, almost […]
January 30, 2021

The Dos and Don’ts of Interacting Online 

  Growing up today in the digital age looks a little bit different from the more analog ’80s and ’90s most of us experienced. Kids have access to […]
January 29, 2021

10 refusal skills to teach your teen

Just Say No  10 refusal skills for teens    Every day, teens are faced with situations where they’re pressured to do something risky, unhealthy or, worse, […]
January 26, 2021

Secrets to Prescription Safety 

  One of the reasons life expectancy is declining for three straight years in the United States, and we have sunken to a pathetic 35th in recent “Healthy […]
January 22, 2021

Actions, Accountability, Resilience 

  Giving kids the skills to deal with bullying    “Sticks and stones…”  We all learned the phrase when we were younger and were taught, to some extent, that words […]
January 21, 2021

Teen Driving Risk Factors 

  All drivers face risks, from everyday commuters driving to and from work, school and running errands; to professional drivers with years of skill and experience on […]
January 15, 2021

Teens, Stress and Risk-Taking Behaviors 

    The image of reckless teens may be glorified on social media, TV and in films, but in real life, teens’ impulsive behavior isn’t funny or glamorous. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the leading cause […]