Amanda Southworth came up with AnxietyHelper to help teens with mental health issues. Here’s how it works and how to know if a mental health app is helpful. Can smartphone apps help people cope with anxiety and depression? A 16-year-old software developer in California thinks they can. Amanda Southworth is the young creator behind AnxietyHelper, […]
*Findings from the 2016 Minnesota Student Survey from SUMN.org Nearly 3 in 10 Minnesota kids live in poverty or low-income households* 29% of MN public school students say they receive free or reduced-priced lunch. 6,500 students say they experienced homelessness in the past year. Over 7,500 students say they’ve had to skip meals in the […]
Written by Kanabec County Attorney Barbara McFadden | Published in Kanabec County Times 5/17/2018 In loco parentis, a Latin phrase meaning “in place of the parent”, is frequently used in the legal world in the context of responsibility and liability, and recently came to mind as it relates to the alarming rise in use of […]
There is a lot of misinformation about vaping and it’s important young people know that it poses a serious health risk and youth are being targeted in order to make a profit! The Physician Advocacy Network has put together a flyer that helps parent understand vaping and how and when it is appropriate to talk […]
The world can be a frightening place. As a parent, I am constantly aware of choices that I make to minimize my perception of fear and uncertainty. Death, illness, divorce, crime, war, child abductions, tsunamis, and terrorism — both here and abroad — have defined an evolving landscape for raising our families. How do we […]
After a night of chasing beers with tequila shots, the next morning’s hangover might actually be the least of your worries. More research shows that even a single episode of binge drinking can have serious effects on all parts of your body, not just your brain. Long-term damage from heavy alcohol use isn’t limited to […]