by Susan Parmelee | Oct 17, 2016 | Drug Awareness, Drug Prevention, Raising Teens, The Things Kids Do
Parents:With the Homecoming parade and dance almost here, have you set some guidelines and expectations for your teen while they’re out celebrating? Drugs and alcohol may be present at any of the events before and after the parade, game and dance, so it’s important to...
by Susan Parmelee | Oct 7, 2016 | Drug Prevention, Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens
October is Red Ribbon Month, and our schools and city will be commemorating this day through activities that aim to educate, advocate and provide resources to youth and families about the negative outcomes caused by the illegal drug industry. The first Red Ribbon week...
by Susan Parmelee | May 6, 2016 | Acts of Kindness, Healthy Habits, Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month and a good time to evaluate how well you are taking care of yourself and to check in with the people you care about. Recent research suggests that a mindful approach to self-care benefits our own mental health as well as our...
by Susan Parmelee | Dec 4, 2015 | Drug Prevention, Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens
Now that my children are grown and have moved out of the house, I have time, a commodity that seemed much more precious when we were raising them to leave us and find their place in the world. As Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are often about gratefulness, I...
by Susan Parmelee | Nov 13, 2015 | Acts of Kindness, Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens
Recently someone asked me, “If we discuss signs of suicide with youth, will that make them suicidal?” Research suggests that if you ask a teen about suicidal thoughts and plans they will answer honestly and accept referrals for treatment and support. According to the...
