We text, send selfies and face time our kids. Social media can be a lot of fun as well as convenient, but we need to define what is and is not appropriate when it comes to posting online. As parents there is great value in defining what is and what is not appropriate for what to…
Fear. Every one of us has some form of fear in one way or another. There is a healthy type of fear that can protect us from harm’s way. On the other hand, it can place barriers and obstacles in the way of progress and growth. I believe there are too many who allow the…
Communication is a core part of life. It always has been and always will be. In order for our kids to transition to healthy adults effective communication is critical. In the past five years there has been a noticeable regression in communication skills among teens. Serious back peddling going on. What is one of the…
An awesome way to build our kids character is to raise them to appreciate the country they reside in. It is the ability to connect that a right is indeed a privilege. The gifts of speech, dress, the ability to vote and a million other privileges are due to the sacrifice of others. Men and…
Integrity is a character trait that is powerful and has the ability to empower our kids in dynamic ways. This little word holds BIG power and TREMENDOUS potential to forge our young person into dynamic human beings. Integrity is being moral, decent, honest, compassionate and courageous. It is the choice to speak up against what…
There are times when ignorance can indeed feel like bliss; other times it can be dangerous. In the case of human trafficking, being aware, alert and knowledgable is as empowering as it gets. What does human trafficking look like? Human trafficking is to exploit or trade a human being for sex or labor without their consent. They…
Every minute a life is snuffed out by someone who made the conscious choice to get behind the wheel and drive under the influence. That’s sixty lives an hour and one thousand four hundred and forty four lives a day. That’s insane. DUI: Driving Under the Influence is an issue, but one that continues to…
Codependency is a normal way of functioning for many family members, partners and friendships. The crazy thing is, I didn’t even know what this was until I entered the mental health field. Say what? Most are unaware what codependency is, but its reach is great and its impact is deep. When an individual is codependent, they…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a form of anxiety that impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals. Often, what it looks like and who it impacts is unclear. This form of anxiety and is more widespread and common than most of us can fathom. PTSD can sometimes be pigeon holed into a disorder for…
Self image, it’s a term that we toss around easier than we can define it. In a society where we’re supposed to be progressive, it’s crazy how one dimensional we remain. The pressure to exude a particular look, both in attire and physique is off the charts. Whether on magazine covers, tweets by celebrities or…