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February 28, 2022
Using Feedback Effectively In Parenting
By Len lantz, md The Power of Describing the Behavior You Want to See Feedback is less effective when spontaneously interjected into routine …
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February 28, 2022
Perspectives Matter
By Craig Struble, LCSW, LAC How many times have you used the phrase, “Oh, that was just a misunderstanding.” How many times …
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February 28, 2022
The Importance of Family Connection
By Craig Struble, LCSW, LAC This article is a continuation of our series addressing risk and protective factors. Risk factors increase the likelihood …
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February 28, 2022
Medicine Cabinet: Friend Or Foe?
By Holly Mook, LAC, MSW Intern What’s in your medicine cabinet? Over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are intended to be helpful can be harmful …
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February 28, 2022
The Dangers Of Alcopops
By Staff Alcopops describes alcoholic beverages that are similar to sweet drinks like soda pop, sweetened tea, or lemonade. The sweetness appeals to …
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November 29, 2021
Fentanyl: NOT Just Another Synthetic Drug
By Holly Mook, LAC, MSW Intern Caution! Fifty to a hundred times more potent than an average pain killer, fentanyl is a synthetic …
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November 29, 2021
The Central Nervous System: Are You Ready?
By John Greig Underwood, Human Performance Project Without any question, the brain and central nervous system (CNS) play the most significant role in …
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November 29, 2021
Parents’ Attitudes About Youth Use
By staff This article is a continuation of our series addressing risk and protective factors. Risk factors increase the likelihood of youth getting …
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November 29, 2021
Positive Communication with Kids
By Len lantz, md ABOVE ALL, KEEP COMMUNICATION WITH KIDS SIMPLE If there is one habit I’ve seen backfire most often for parents, …
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November 29, 2021
Let’s Talk About ‘Sharenting’
By Dr. Tim Elmore It all started when April, Christine’s youngest daughter, was five years old. Christine knew April would be their family’s …
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October 5, 2021
The Benefits of Getting Involved
The Benefits of Getting Involved By Youth Connections Staff This article is part of our series about risk and protective factors. Risk factors …
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October 5, 2021
The Hidden Hardships of Back to School
The Hidden Hardships of Back to School By Emily C.T. Hankins Most students—and parents—are excited for school to start again. But for others, …