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 […]
How long do you think the average work email goes unread? 10 minutes? 5 minutes? 1 minute? Try 6 seconds. In reality, 70 percent of office emails are read within six seconds of arriving. Yes, Houston, we have a problem. Instead of improving our lives, technology is increasingly getting in the way of enjoying our lives. And […]
49% of adults 21+ reported that they will always get a ride, take a taxi, or use public transport rather than drive if they feel buzzed! Every 51 minutes, someone is killed in an alcohol-related car accident. That’s why we have focused on drunk driving prevention since 1983, when we released the now-classic “Friends Don’t […]
Coalition member and First Light Health and Wellness Coordinator, Deb Wright, shared her thoughts on kindness in an article written and published in the Kanabec County Times. This week First Light is celebrating “Random Acts of Kindness” by spreading their kindness with “Seeds of Happiness”. These “Seeds of Happiness” started out as leftover lumps of […]
This is week ATI students are sharing ways to share kindness. Today the high school ATI youth delivered donuts and high octane coffee to the deputies and staff at Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office. Their message, “Thank you for keeping Kanabec County Sunny and Safe” was designed (and drawn on the box) by one of the […]