Drugs
The Addiction Crisis Among the Younger Generation
The moment you hear it you are stunned. The news of your well rounded, smart, career-minded child has just gone through their entire savings spent on hard drugs. How can this be? This was the last thing you could have ever thought would happen with your child. But it just did. Each week we hear…
Read MoreIs CBD Oil the answer for your teen in crisis?
The phenomena of CBD is here! It is in EVERYTHING! Make-up, Creams, Vapes, Latte’s, facials, and even gummies. CBD (known as a chemical compound from the cannabis plant), has become an exploding industry which leaves many to question its benefits. A bigger question floating around for many parents – Could it be considered an…
Read MoreDo You Know the Drug of Choice Among Teens Today?
Each year, month, and even week, a new drug is on the streets or should I say in the hands of teens. With the passing of laws to allow marijuana in the states, it has only fueled other drugs to become more prevalent among our teens. With interest, I googled the current drug trends…
Read MoreShould We Let Our Teen in Crisis Learn From Their Mistakes and Choices?
Someone once told me several years ago that I shouldn’t be as involved in my teen’s life and to let them make their own decisions and mistakes. I partially agreed. You can say to most parents that letting your kids make their own mistakes is a good thing. It teaches them many valuable…
Read MoreNever Good Enough – A Young Woman’s Story for Parents to Learn
What kind of family environment did you grow up in? I grew up in a happy, stable home environment. The town I was raised in was small and quaint. While attending the Mennonite Brethren Church with my family, my brother and I also participated in VBS, Christian Summer Camp, Youth Group, etc. What kind of…
Read MoreSaving Boo
Looking at the clock, she had at least another two hours before picking up Boo. Lovingly nicknamed Boo from the Monster’s Inc. movie, her daughter was sure a handful. Almost an adult now, she allowed Boo to make more responsible decisions. She tried hard to teach Boo what she needed to know before she…
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