Dealing with Falcons
I was looking out back the other day and an interesting thought came to my awareness. One of the things we have liked about our backyard is the fact that […]
The Dangerous Need To Feel
Self-Injury is the intentional infliction of pain and/or harm to the body without intent for suicide. It can include cutting, burning, scratching, hitting, banging or hitting objects to cause [...]
The New Social Media Norm
It’s a different world for our kids than it was for us and one of the main reasons is the prolific use of technology, specifically, social media. Like most tools, […]
Does Your Teen Use “Liquid Courage”?
In 2015 the Monitoring the Future Survey reported 10% of eighth graders and 35% of twelfth graders drank during the previous 30-day period. Adolescence is a time of intense emotions […]
“Good” Grief?
Death, loss, and the grieving process are typically not an enjoyable topics to talk about but understanding all are necessary parts of doing life in a healthy way. Death is […]
Betrayal – We’ve All Been There
Betrayal is a reality that all people have experienced on a systemic or personal level. At one point in time everyone has experienced betrayal from parents, partners, friends, mentors, teachers, [...]
Let’s Talk About Sex
Sex. Often that word alone causes anxiety and silence for parents. But not talking about sex, doesn’t change the fact that children and teens are being exposed to sexuality younger […]
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Stay Healthy My Friend
It’s not an easy thing to do, run a marathon. 26.2 miles of dedication, commitment and evidence of weeks, if not months and years, of discipline. I used to think […]