giving back • my world • moms making a difference • moms making a difference
by Mom It Forward on January 18th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Let's say you live in a community where teen drug and alcohol abuse is a problem. Let's say you have two teenage sons and you work with teenagers as a high school math teacher. You've seen the devastating effects of this problem first-hand. You've watched more than one teen…
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me • health & fitness • lifestyle • health-wellness
by Dr. Paul Leslie Hokemeyer, JD, PhD, LMFT, Caron New York staff member on September 17th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Addiction—The pressure surrounding motherhood in the 21st Century is extraordinary. Everywhere we turn there’s an expert (yes, including me) telling mothers how to do it “right” and “better.” And while this wealth of information is incredibly valuable, it also sets an impossible standard for mothers. In addition, it exposes…
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mom • parenting
by Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD, for Caron Treatment Centers on March 9th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
If your kids have a Facebook account or surf the Web, it’s safe to assume they talk with their peers about Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan or other celebrities’ very public battles with addiction and mental illness. Rather than avoid the topic, be proactive about being part of these conversations so…
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