by Susan Parmelee | Aug 17, 2022 | Mental Health, Raising Teens, Uncategorized
Once again, summer break flew by and here we are again getting our teens back to middle and high school and off to college. I find this a challenging time of year, as we go from easy-going beach days, sleeping in, impromptu meals at varying times of day, to a much...
by Susan Parmelee | Jul 20, 2022 | Mental Health, Uncategorized
The past several years have had an impact on most people’s mental health causing a surge in demand for mental health services. Young people have been impacted as early symptoms of the diseases of mental health were missed during virtual schooling, social...
by Susan Parmelee | Jun 20, 2022 | California Laws, Raising Teens
It’s hard to believe that summer is here! I’m sure many of you have teens who are excited to spend the summer hanging out with their friends and relaxing at the beach. This break from the structure and demands of school are a welcome relief to most families....
by Susan Parmelee | May 18, 2022 | Mental Health, Raising Teens
Mental health exists on a spectrum from mental wellness to mental distress. On any given day we might be anywhere on that spectrum and we might move around the spectrum throughout the day. It is important for all of us to discuss our mental well-being openly and...
by Susan Parmelee | Apr 20, 2022 | Drug Awareness, Drug Prevention, Raising Teens
By Amy Neville In the last several years, fentanyl has been infiltrating the illicit drug market. For most of us who don’t use drugs recreationally, this seems like a benign fact. For parents with adolescents, the danger may still seem like a very distant...
