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Addiction. We seem to hear more about it all the time. New forms of addiction. New addiction treatment options. Someone famous has been crushed by an addiction. This is what addiction is costing society. And on and
If you have not yet heard about vaping or "juuling," you haven't been paying close attention to what's happening with teens and pre-teens today. Yes, I said pre-teens. Vaping (sometimes referred to by its most popular device
Life gets tough. And busy. And distracting. And even discouraging. Right? While it may take many different forms from family to family, I love that our country continues to recognize a holiday that is all about giving
As parents who love our kids, our aim is to raise them to become fully capable and responsible adults who will strive to make a positive impact on the world around them. Right? And that sort of
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What is your favorite part of the Christmas season? I know there are significant elements of the holiday season that are irritating or even downright painful for some. But for many of us, there are so many
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