by Kelly Hutcheson | Feb 21, 2022 | Alcohol, Heroin, Marijuana, Mental Health, Parenting, Prescription Drugs, Prevention, Relationships, Tobacco & Nicotine, Vaping, Youth
Co-occurring disorders is the term used to describe two or more disorders or illnesses that occur in the same person. They can exist at the same time, or one after the other. It is sometimes referred to as comorbidity. Read full...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Aug 9, 2021 | Alcohol, Heroin, Marijuana, Mental Health, Parenting, Prescription Drugs, Prevention, Relationships, Tobacco & Nicotine, Vaping, Youth
The teenage years are a time of transition from childhood into adulthood. Teens often have a strong desire to be independent. So they may struggle with still being dependent on their parents. They may also feel overwhelmed by the emotional and physical changes they...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Aug 2, 2021 | Parenting, Relationships, Youth
There’s a saying that’s been floating around for a while now: “YOU ARE THE AVERAGE OF THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU SPEND THE MOST TIME WITH.” It’s a common way to state the reality that our closest friends shape who we become. That’s a problem, though, for parents who worry...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Aug 2, 2021 | Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Youth
t’s relatively easy to spot a kid who’s struggling with anxiety — chewed fingernails, shifty gaze, upset stomach, forgetfulness, irritability, or trouble sleeping. But, a lot of times it’s just below the surface and manifests itself in different ways that aren’t as...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Jul 27, 2021 | Parenting, Prevention, Relationships, Youth
There’s a saying that’s been floating around for a while now: “YOU ARE THE AVERAGE OF THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU SPEND THE MOST TIME WITH.” It’s a common way to state the reality that our closest friends shape who we become. That’s a problem, though, for parents who worry...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Apr 15, 2021 | Alcohol, Prescription Drugs, Prevention, Relationships, Youth
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Read Full...
