Combatting “Winter Blues” This Season
This week winter begins, evenings come very early. Because of shorter days, keeping up with your energy and fitness routines can be challenging. But staying active is still achievable and
Coping with Feelings of Abandonment When a Parent Struggles with Addiction
Growing up with a parent who has a substance use disorder can leave lasting emotional scars. One of the most painful feelings it can bring is the sense of abandonment.
Removing the Stigma Around Narcan: Why Naloxone Training Saves Lives
The opioid crisis has touched nearly every community in the United States, and as a result, the need for accessible overdose prevention tools has become urgent. Narcan (naloxone) is a
Healing the Inner Child: How Adults Can Support Their Younger Selves
Working with your "inner child" is a therapeutic process that involves acknowledging and healing unresolved childhood emotions, memories, and beliefs that continue to affect your life as an adult. For
Celebrating Teachers During American Education Week: Honoring Their Impact on Children’s Lives
As we celebrate American Education Week, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the vital role teachers play in shaping the minds and futures of our children. Every day, teachers bring
Honoring Children’s Grief Awareness Day – The Invisible Wounds of Addiction
Children’s Grief Awareness Day serves as a poignant reminder of the unique and often overlooked struggles faced by children impacted by loss. For children living in families affected by the
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Poor Executive Function, Aggression in Kids
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Poor Executive Function, Aggression in Kids — Associations observed when kids were 5 years old MedPage Today, October 28, 2024 Poor executive function and aggressive
The Mindful Shift: Transformation Through Mindfulness
Jane, a middle-aged woman, works as a project manager for a busy consulting firm in the Bay Area. Her job is demanding. She often finds herself juggling multiple tasks, attending
SAD Prevention: Ease The Impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder
When changing clocks due to the Fall shift for daylight savings time, it is a great time to begin to think about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to prevent
NOW AVAILABLE: Tools for Parents and Caregivers!
During Recovery Month, NACoA has emphasized the importance of supporting kids and families who deserve their own healing when a family is affected by the disease of addiction. An essential
