WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOUR CHILD IS USING By Jen Burckhard, Director of Community Services, Florence Crittenton Family Services All parents worry about their child’s safety, and as children grow, so does our concern. Developmentally, teens need to explore and challenge themselves. This sometimes involves taking risks, including experimenting with drugs and alcohol. …
CONVEYING LOVE IN PARENTING By Len Lantz, M.D. AN EYE-OPENING EXPERIENCE I was at my computer the other day because I decided that I wanted to continue writing about effective approaches to parenting. To get my creative juices flowing, I decided to do a little internet search. I was looking for the top internet searches …
EFFECTS OF ACNE: MORE THAN SKIN DEEP BY LIndsay McCarthy FNP-C, DCNP Most of us have had some type of acne at some point in our lives. It typically shows up around middle school age when outward appearance becomes almost an obsession. Although acne is a common skin condition, it’s important for parents to be …
A GREAT REASON FOR TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF BY LEN LANTZ, M.D. Many parents sacrifice their own needs for their kids. They’ll go without comforts or even necessities so that they can help their kids as much as possible. This is noble. It’s a way of loving their kids and, possibly, providing for their kids …
By Alex Moore Bullying is a common occurrence in schools regardless of age. And while bullying often happens at school, youth are vulnerable to bullies anywhere. Cyberbullying is on the rise. Pew Research Center data shows that about 6 in 10 teens have been bullied or harassed . “Bullying is not normal, natural or …
By Staff In early 2023, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration issued a warning about Cannabidiol, or CBD. They state the “public should be aware of the misconceptions surrounding CBD products, as well as the potential harms and risks associated with their use.” CBD has been marketed as a treatment for multiple health …
Which Personality Traits May Be Especially Vulnerable to Substance Abuse? By Natural High Staff Sometimes it’s easy to see why someone falls into substance use issues. You look at their life full of hardship or trauma and match that with their tumultuous upbringing and dysfunctional family and think to yourself, “Hey — no wonder.” …
