Articles about Parent Resources

Most of us know something about genetics – how DNA from parents will pass on to their children. That’s why someone with brown eyes is likely to produce children with brown eyes, and someone who is short will likely have short children. Most of us know that the inheritance of genetic traits goes on to […]

An estimated 24.6 million Americans suffer from a drug or alcohol use disorder. Unfortunately, while those people suffer from health problems, exhibit risky behavior, and often damage themselves and their relationships, the people around them suffer too. Data shows that nearly 8.3 million children live or have lived with an addicted parent or parents, and […]

While many of us think of addiction as a bold-faced disease in which the addict loses their job and their home, the truth is that it is often much more insidious. Data shows that there are over 23 million people with a substance use disorder in the United States, and only 11% of those ever […]

Addiction is a powerful psychological disease that traps millions of men and women every year. Data shows that an estimated 1 in 10 Americans will suffer through some form of substance abuse or dependence in their lifetime, and while these numbers may be helpful in telling you that you aren’t alone, they can’t help you […]

Al-Anon Family Groups, commonly known simply as Al-Anon, is a confidential program for families and friends of alcoholics. The goal of Al-Anon isn’t to provide interventions or convince a loved one to stop drinking, but an opportunity to get together and share common experiences and much-needed mutual support. The program is beneficial for friends and […]

“There are no happy endings. Endings are the saddest part, so just give me a happy middle and a very happy start.” –Shel Silverstein by Ivy Chase My cousin Liz and I grew up together. She was only 5 months younger than I was. She was one of the best friends I’ve ever had. She […]