Helping Your Child Learn How to Handle Bullies

by Miriam | Aug 21, 2017 | Abuse, Bullying, Kids Advice, Life, Parenting

As a parent, it can be difficult to send your child to school on their own and not know how to protect them from challenges like bullying. Nearly 1 in 5 five students admits to facing some type of bullying by another child and sometimes even by an adult, whether it be...

The Reason I Will Always be Pro-Choice

by Miriam | Nov 16, 2016 | Abuse, Communication, Life

I have wanted to stay away from politics and that is why I have spoken very little about the election. I have written about it on my other blog, but I kept my opinion to a minimum. Now that Trump will be the president of the US as of January 20, 2017 we have to wait...

Marilyn Kegley’s Personal Journey Through Inpatient Drug Rehab

by Miriam | Apr 13, 2016 | Abuse, Life, Parenting, Teen Advice

  A frequent contributor, Marilyn Kegley has been sharing her articles on this blog. I am grateful for that, because many teens and pre-teens are curious and many have an urge to experiment with drugs. Parents of teens are not sure how to handle the situation if...

Taking a Closer Look at Marijuana Abuse

by Miriam | Mar 22, 2016 | Abuse, Life, Parenting, Teen Advice

Marijuana, oftentimes called reefer, grass, pot or weed, is the street name for the parts of the Cannabis sativa plant that are dried and mixed. This includes the seeds, leaves, stems and plants. Marijuana is an illegal drug in the United States, yet the most commonly...

Your Child’s Needs Come First and So Does your Sanity

by Miriam | Mar 1, 2016 | Abuse, Autism, Communication, Life, Parenting

Last week there was horrible news circulated about a woman who murdered her 6 year old autistic sonin cold blood by throwing him off a bridge. Whenever you hear of stories like this, it is disturbing to say the least. This particular woman was a caregiver to her...

Overcoming Addiction and Embracing a New Life

by Miriam | Feb 24, 2016 | Abuse, Life, Parenting, Self-Development, Teen Advice, Uncategorized

Anxiety, worry, fears and consistent conflicts are all common experiences people have when addiction is an issue. Whether a person is addicted to alcohol, heroin, meth, prescription pills or any number of substances, this is a disease that can completely take over a...