Is my child ‘sniffing’ or ‘huffing’ inhalants like a drug? Inhalant abuse, also known as ‘sniffing’ or ‘huffing’, has decreased overall in recent years; however, it has increased among younger children. Inhalants are one of the first drugs that many children try, mainly because they are free or cheap and found in every home. Inhalants … Read more
Am I addicted to tanning? Love that ‘healthy’ glow that a tan gives you? Research proves that there is nothing healthy about that tan that looks so good. A recent study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization (WHO), leaves no doubt about the dangers of … Read more
Is my daughter in an abusive relationship? Teenage abusive relationships are on the rise. Many teenager girls are finding themselves in relationships that are controlling, manipulative, or even physicially abusive. And some research shows that as many as 98% of these teenage girls continue to date their abuser. If you are concerned about your daughter’s … Read more
Is my teen or young adult ready for college? Is your teenager or young adult ready for college? What skills are necessary to make the college experience more enjoyable and more successful? Take this quick assessment to learn the skills your young adult will need to easily make the transition to college.
Is my child being contacted by a cyber pedophile? The internet is the new playground or schoolyard where pedophiles go to meet children. Cyber pedophiles almost always have a history of sexual conduct with children and now use chat rooms to contact children directly. Cyber pedophiles usually have interest in child pornography or sexual urges … Read more
I feel harassed during the internet communications from someone, am I being cyberbullied? Cyberbullies use the internet, email, instant messaging, or text messaging to harass another person. A cyberbully may be someone you actually know or it could be someone you have only met online. The best way to protect against cyberbullying is to ignore … Read more
I’m uncomfortable about the internet communications from someone, am I being cyberstalked? Cyberstalkers use internet, email, instant messaging, or text messaging to stalk another person. Cyberstalking is serious even if there is no physical stalking. Laws regarding cyberstalking are usually weak, so you must take precautions to protect yourself. The best way to protect against … Read more
Do I have a symptoms of diabetes? A person with diabetes has too much glucose (sugar) in the blood and not enough in the body’s cells. The symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are similar. With Type 1 diabetes, the body stops producing insulin, creating high glucose levels, because the insulin producing cells … Read more
How can I tell if I or my child might be a binge eater? Binge eating is a newly recognized eating disorder in which the sufferer has frequent episodes of compulsive overeating. Unlike anorexia and bulimia, binge eating disorder occurs almost as often in men as in women. Binge eating disorder can cause high blood … Read more
How can I tell if my child or someone I know might have bulimia? Purging seems like an easy way to control weight. ‘Eat anything you want, as much as you want, and never gain an ounce! Just get rid of the calories consumed.’ Unfortunately, more than just calories are expelled during purging. The loss … Read more