See Self-Harm In a New Light

See Self-Harm In a New Light

Scared. Disgusted. Confused. Worried. Frustrated. These are some words commonly used by those caring for and about those who live with non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors, commonly known as self-harm. Oftentimes these caregivers will confuse self-harm with a suicide...
Sipping, Snacking and Tooth Decay

Sipping, Snacking and Tooth Decay

Many parents across the country will issue a common refrain at dinnertime tonight: ―You’d better eat that–it’s good for you! There’s another old favorite: ―Don’t eat that—it’ll rot your teeth! Now more than ever, kids are faced with a bewildering array of food...
Beans… The Magical Fruit

Beans… The Magical Fruit

We are in the midst of soup season and I’m sure many of our family favorite soups call for some kind of meat as one of the main ingredients. We have been raised to think that we need meat to feel full but that is not true. Did you know, substituting beans for...
Love Shouldn’t Hurt

Love Shouldn’t Hurt

Your teen is now in a relationship. However, lately you have been noticing that maybe this relationship is not healthy. Your son or daughter has been slowly been isolating themselves by not hanging out with their friends or family or no longer participating in...