Our series on Teen and Technology continues this week from information shared by Jessica Wong, Hazelden Community Outreach Director, at a community seminar held in September. Set up new phones and devices for safety. Activate all parental controls on all devices and install additional parental control software and applications as needed. Educate yourself on the school […]
Our series on Teen and Technology continues this week from information shared by Jessica Wong, Hazelden Community Outreach Director, at a community seminar held in September. Get your own account on any medium they are using. For example: Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter. Following each other is non-negotiable. But do not over comment on your son or […]
Jessica Wong, Community Outreach Director at Hazelden, recently spoke to community members in our area about Teens and Technology in a presentation called “Warp Speed”. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing some of her tips for raising healthy teens on technology! The safety of your children trumps their privacy. If you’re searching their […]
Two Minnesota doctors on the front lines of the opioid epidemic describe the telltale warning signs of addition to prescription painkillers. The latest numbers are sobering: On average, 91 people a day die from an opioid-related overdose, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Minnesota is far from immune to the pain […]
A co-worker tipped me off to this “bucket filling” concept. So what is bucket filling? Bucket fillers are those who help without being asked, give hugs, compliments, and generally spread their love and good feeling to others. The simple metaphor of a bucket helps even preschoolers’ understand the importance of consideration and love. People who […]
A new study concludes that drinking and pregnancy are not a healthy mix. However, there is still disagreement over how much is too much. Is “just one drink” too much if you’re expecting? While opinions differ, a new study in BMJ Open found that even small amounts of alcohol can do harm to a fetus. […]