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It’s the time of the year that teenagers look forward to most...summer vacation. It’s hard to beat no school, no homework and less supervision, so it’s no wonder this is a favorite time of the year for many kids. But, as their time significantly frees up and most...

Smokeless tobacco does not make the headlines very often these days, but the health risks remain high for users.  While many people believe it is less dangerous than using cigarettes, the risk of cancer and other diseases is still present.  There are multiple forms of...

This May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For more than 65 years, the US has observed this awareness day to spread the message that mental health concerns should be addressed early and effectively. Created by Mental Health America, this year’s Mental Health Awareness...

The preteen years are critical in making sure that a parent’s message resonates with children. As they begin to find their way in the world and value their friends’ opinions while questioning their parents’ views, those messages may be challenged. However, it’s...

Although alcohol is the most commonly used substance among youth year-round, graduation season celebrations offer additional occasions for underage drinking.  According to the 2015 Monitoring the Future survey, 64% of 12th grade students have consumed alcohol in their...

What does a first-grader’s reward chart have to do with smoking a joint down the road? It’s not as much of a stretch as you might think. A strong sense of character can prepare and protect our children against the many risks facing them as they grow up, including drug...

Even though your teen is graduating and will soon enter adulthood with more independence, you still have a great deal of influence on the choices they make. Teens may face many temptations on graduation night, when the availability of alcohol and drugs may be even...

The bond between a mother and a child is special and unlike any other. From day one, mothers help guide, comfort and teach their children. That guidance continues as the child experiences new situations. Let's look beyond Mother’s Day, and take the time to celebrate...