Helping Teens Cope with Social Distancing

Teens are social creatures by nature. Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic might be especially difficult for them. Here are five ways that parents can help their older kids with the impact of the COVID-19 quarantine.

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Alcohol and the COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased alcohol sales and people using alcohol to manage their emotions puts people at risk for a number of reasons. Studies show that excessive alcohol use has a detrimental impact on the functioning of lungs, and more.

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What is 420? Here’s what families need to know

What is 420? 420, 4:20, or 4/20 is slang in the cannabis culture for the consumption of marijuana that take place annually on April 20. Never has it been more important for parents to keep their children from vaping and using marijuana.

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The Five A’s Of Parenting

The Five A’s Of Parenting

Mike Nerney, a prevention specialist, makes the following recommendations to parents about strategies they can implement to keep their children safe.

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