Last week I decided to reread Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change. It’s my go-to book that I use when I’m looking […]
10 Positive Quotes That Promote Change From “Beyond Addiction” Read More
Recently I read Dr. Jaffe’s new book, The Abstinence Myth. I found Dr. Jaffe’s alternative recovery approach refreshing and so needed. This is a book
An Interview with Dr. Adi Jaffe, author of The Abstinence Myth Read More
I met Sharon LeGore four years ago in New York City. We were among a group of eleven parents who had gathered to learn how
An Interview with Sharon LeGore, Founder of MOMSTELL Read More
Does the idea of forgiveness sound challenging to you? Would you like to learn more about why it could be helpful? It can be hard
Is Forgiveness Possible? Read More
This coming Sunday is Father’s Day. It’s the day we remember our dads. Father’s Day is bittersweet for some because of their child’s substance use.
11 Terrific Fathers Who Are Making A Powerful Difference Read More
Are you the parent of an estranged child? Would you like some ideas that might help? Parenting doesn’t always go the way we planned. When
Please welcome TJ Woodward who shares his recovery story and what he has found to be helpful. Please introduce yourself to those that don’t know
How To Maintain Recovery With Spirituality: Meet TJ Woodward Read More
Naloxone can be a life-saving drug for someone in an overdose situation from opiates. Pat Aussem has helped families in New Jersey by creating a much-needed
How Naloxone Can Help Save Lives: Meet Pat Aussem Read More
As I look back at my high school years, prom night was one of my most memorable experiences. I remember helping to decorate the venue
How to Keep Teens Safe on Prom Night Read More
Do quotes inspire you and give hope? I love reading quotes for inspiration or to be reminded that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
How to Recover: 29 Quotes of Experience, Strength, and Hope Read More
Nobody can bring you peace but yourself. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Freedom is something that we hold dear. Inner freedom and peace of mind are
How to Find Freedom through Inner Peace: 30 Tips Read More
When you discover your precious child is using drugs or alcohol, shame and guilt can get in the way of getting help for your family.
Guilt, Shame, and Vulnerability: 25 Quotes from Dr. Brené Brown Read More
Do you feel as parents, that it is hard to know what to say to your struggling son or daughter? Would you love to have
7 Things Parents Can Say When Their Child is Struggling with Drugs or Alcohol Read More
Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them. ~ Albert Einstein Do you feel empowered when dealing with your child’s
How to Feel More Empowered as a Parent Read More
This is a guest post from an advocate for parents, Jan Rao, Executive Director of “Willows in the Wind.” I was recently asked if I
5 Powerful Ways Parents Can Help Stop Substance Use Read More
