Category Archives: Family
How We Can Observe National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
How we can educate our teens about the realities of drug and alcohol abuse. Today kicks off National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), a weeklong health observance held from Monday, March 30th through Sunday, April 5th. The goal of this week is to shatter the myths that popular media create about drug and alcohol
How We Can Say Thank You for This National Single Parents Day
How we can express our gratitude to all the single parents out there. March 21st is National Single Parents Day. This day is set aside to recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and love that single parents give every day. For those of us who were raised by single parents, hopefully, we recognize how hard our parents worked
Suggestions as to How We Can Support a Loved One Suffering from Depression
What we can do to help someone suffering from depression. Depression may be one of the most debilitating and frightening mental illnesses. For those of us who have loved ones suffering from depression, it is highly likely that it may be challenging to offer the support that they need. However, it’s important to remember that even
How We Can Support Our Teens To Abandon Toxic Relationships
Suggestions as to how we can offer support to our teens. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a month dedicated to creating awareness for the growing epidemic of teen dating violence. As parents, the very idea of our teens beingin an abusive or toxic relationship is most likely abhorrent and heartbreaking. This is why it’s
Smile! It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month
Let’s encourage our kids to take better care of their dental health this February. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. A major goal of this month is educating children about proper oral hygiene practices. As parents, it’s important that we teach our kids how to take care of their dental health. Because of this month,
How We Can Better Ensure That Our Children Are Using Social Media Safely
Let’s do our best to protect our children with their online behaviors. Today, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the influence of social media. As parents, there will come a time when our children will want to make their own accounts. While the idea of our kids on social media can be terrifying, it’s not something
Let’s Share Our Gratitude This National Thank You Month
Celebrating the importance of saying, “thank you.” January is National Thank You Month. As the name suggests, this month encourages us to reach out and express our gratitude to the people who have made a difference in our lives. Whether we say thanks in an email, text, or letter, it’s recommended that we convey our gratitude.
