"Ghosting" has become part of modern communication - cutting off contact without explanation. While sometimes it can be harmless, other...

For many people, fall means holidays, family gatherings, and excitement. But for others, it can bring up memories that aren't comforting....

When the air gets colder and the days shorten, it can be tempting to scroll TikTok until midnight or crash into homework burnout. But...

For many people, the holidays begin the moment that Halloween decorations hit the clearance aisle. November and December call for...

From lattes to candles to breakfast cereal, pumpkin spice has become a cultural icon. But the appeal goes far beyond just marketing. Both...

While Halloween is famous for candy and jump scares, its most universal tradition is the costume. From glittering fairies to eerie...

The glow and excitement of autumn eventually gives way to the grayer days of late fall and winter. For many, this is simply a cozy shift....

Take autumn as an invitation to pause As we progress into autumn, nature signals a shift from growth to rest. For many people, October is...

October invites us to lean into everything scary: such as haunted houses, late-night horror movies, cobwebbed decorations, and the thrill...

High school isn't always just about classes and homework. It's about having to balance grades, sports, friends, family, relationships,...

Parties are meant to be fun - the music, the people, and the freedom to let loose. But, they can also bring risks, especially when you...

Harm reduction isn’t just about drugs. It’s a life skill that you use already.  Examples:  Wearing helmets when biking. Using condoms to...

Traditional “Just Say No” programs have been around forever. Teens are growing used to them and expect the curriculum. So, what does...

While parents may often mean well, lecturing may not always work. Teens easily tune these out. Harm reduction starts with an open,...

Stories connect more than statistics ever will:  At a party, my friend was too drunk to stand. We stayed with her, called her mom, and...

Social media is fun and a way that the youth connect with each other. However, it is also full of risks - like viral challenges that push...

It is not uncommon for many young people to turn to substances - not out of curiosity, but to cope with stress, trauma, or mental health...

Fentanyl is one of the biggest dangers that faces our youth today. It’s a synthetic opioid that you can’t see, taste, or smell. Fentanyl...

These are the substances youth encounter most. Whether at school, parties, or online, they’re everywhere. Harm reduction doesn’t say go...

Your friends can influence you more than you might realize - sometimes in risky ways, but also in powerful and positive ways. When it...