A good first-step to bettering a parent-child relationship is to begin the practice of active listening. Being a parent is tough work, but so is being a kid. And the more parents can do to facilitate open and honest communication…
All trauma can have a long-lasting effect on us as individuals, and when it’s generational trauma, it can feel like a major – if not impossible – hurdle to overcome. But there is a way out. We inherit a lot…
When it comes to conversations around youth, sexuality and gender, today’s parents have a lot to consider beyond just the birds and the bees. Kids have more access to information than ever before, and that can lead to overexposure to…
Youth substance use is a serious and complicated problem, one that applies to children in the foster care system and those who are not. Despite some assumptions, foster environments themselves are not conducive to substance use, nor are tragic circumstances…
Social media has become a dominant part of our daily lives, and for that reason, it’s important to understand and analyze how social media affects mental health. We use social media for mostly everything—from our source of news, staying in…
May 7 is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, an annual event recognized during Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which takes place during the first week of May. Mental health is an important topic year-round, but so much of the conversation…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and a good opportunity to ensure that you’re familiar with how common teen dating violence is and how you can open up the conversation with the teen(s) in your life. The cycle of…
Our very own OB/GYN at Retreat at Lancaster County treats pregnant women up to 32 weeks’ gestation who have a history of substance abuse. From medical detox to specially-tailored care regimens, Dr. Kristi Dively, DO, has treated dozens of pregnant…