A Guide To Managing Your Child’s Screen Time During the Holidays

A Guide To Managing Your Child’s Screen Time During the Holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of year! That means our kids are on school vacation and will have lots of down time to use their tech devices. What’s a parent to do? How do we keep our children “in the moment” during holiday family gatherings? As much as we wish we...
Give the Gift of Gratitude This Holiday Season

Give the Gift of Gratitude This Holiday Season

A study led by Martin Seligman, known as the father of positive psychology, found that a one-time act of thoughtful gratitude produced an immediate 10 percent increase in happiness and 35 percent reduction in depressive symptoms. That’s the power of gratitude....
Fentanyl: A National and Local Public Health Crisis

Fentanyl: A National and Local Public Health Crisis

There has been an alarming rise in the cases of injuries and deaths associated with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, which has become part of a growing public health crisis in our community and across the nation.   Deaths from overdoses reached a staggering 100,300 in...
Red Ribbon Week 2022

Red Ribbon Week 2022

Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign reminding us of the importance of educating young people about drugs and alcohol. Chances are, they are already learning about them from their friends, social media, and TV, but they may not be getting accurate information. As a...
September Is Suicide Prevention Month

September Is Suicide Prevention Month

Developmentally, the years between childhood and adulthood represent a critical period of transition and significant cognitive, mental, emotional, and social change. While adolescence is a time of tremendous growth and potential, navigating new milestones in...
Ways To Support Your Child As They Head Back to School

Ways To Support Your Child As They Head Back to School

Starting a new school year is both exciting and frightening. Thoughts of new teachers and a heavier workload, navigating new friend groups – all with changing bodies and hormones, can be a cause of concern for your child. What can parents do to ease their child’s...