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Teens try Kratom for a variety of reasons but they unfortunately think it will help with sleep, getting off of nicotine or focusing. All of this is not true and this opioid like substance especially the derivative OH can be deadly. Watch: youtu.be/LrgaSpnH0lI?si…

Kratom often referred to as gas station heroin is easily accessible and only it's derivative is banned until June. Every parent needs to hear this to understand the opiod like properties this contains. youtu.be/LrgaSpnH0lI?si… youtu.be/LrgaSpnH0lI?si…

This little leaf has wrecked young lives and its derivative has been banned in Ohio until June. This requires the Ohio Pharmacy to act to keep it banned. Learn more at: governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov…

Are we creating zombies with these phone purchases? Check out the Digital Balance Project Podcast to see why waiting and why getting a flip phone for youger kids makes sense.youtube.com/watch?v=n8hKko…

Teens like all of us need connection. Make sure they have the opportunities they need to connect in person through organized activities. Promoting them getting together outside school rather than being isolated in their rooms on their screens is paramount!!

Are you a parent of an adolescent? Denise Mayer here and we are here to help with our "Step Up to Save Our Children" Podcast. We are supporting parents at a time when the culture is scary youtube.com/watch?v=_WMIxD…

Another example of the influence of social media on our kids. Does this look like a typical makeup bag for a teen? We know who is exploiting our kids and making a fortune doing it!#teen#selfesteem

Spring dances are under way at many middle schools. Our very young people are tryting to look older and the girls are flooding make-up places. They need our support and they need direction. Don't let social media be their go to. Talk to your kids they do listen!

The escalation of mental health issues is reflective of sexual content for teens. They should never be exposed to this with underdeveloped brains! culturereframed.org

Our kids are being exposed to pornography at a very early age. This is not the sex education they are learning in school. This is devastating to developing brains. Go to : culturereframed.org for free webinars and HELP!!

Learn why video games in excess causes focus problems and lack of empathy and compassion especially with first person shooter games operationparent.org

Gaming has become a part of many teens lives. In fact it has taken over the social connection for many. Talk to your kids early and often and see how much screen time they are actually using.

With March Madness around the corner, the betting on games will be fierce! Our kids need to understand how harmful this can be to developing brains. Watch this podcast to understand the dangers our kids face. youtu.be/7lAVGtygxjM?si…

Dr. Bonnie encourages all parents to get the resources and most importantly have critical discussions with their kids starting very early. youtu.be/jkBUs9COjM4?si…

Early intervention and good resources can help our teens and prevent a tragic outcome! stepupanderson.org for more.

Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic chemical in certain mushrooms known as magic mushrooms. Eating mushrooms that contain psilocybin can have a variety of effects, ranging from euphoria to hallucinations. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308850

Despite everyone's efforts to educate teens about the dangers of vaping nicotine and THC, this is what has been confiscated since September at a local high school. This is dangerous stuff and most trash disposal places will not touch it. #vaping#tobacco#johnnysambassadors

Helping our teens make good choices is diffiuclt as we ourselves often do not choose them. Their precious future is worth all the time spent coaching them, directing them and loving them!

Trauma can continue from childhood into adult relationships coloring every connection. Can you spot it in your child's life and learn how to get help? youtu.be/1XpIMPfV7kE?si… #trauma#bullying#prents

EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK Teens of both sexes are struggling with eating disorders. Know what they actually look like and how to get help at youtu.be/WZIf6VePBdQ?si…