by Susan Parmelee | Oct 29, 2014 | Drug Awareness, Drug Prevention, The Things Kids Do
Dear Parents, Last night I sat through a heartbreaking presentation by the parent’s of Connor Eckhardt – a 19 year old youth California native – who died after taking his first hit of spice. Please take some time to watch this video and have a meaningful conversation...
by Susan Parmelee | Oct 5, 2014 | Mental Health
Oct. 5-11 is Mental Illness Awareness Week This is an opportunity for conversations about mental health care ending the silence that often surrounds it and getting early treatment for those who need it. Howie Mandel, a long-time suffer of mental illness is an...
by Susan Parmelee | Oct 1, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens, The Things Kids Do
Your Teen is Motivated Many parents tell me their adolescent is not motivated. My usual response is that teens are very motivated, but only when they believe it is benefitting them. How we use this developmental stage to benefit everyone is an art form that is not...