What is ADHD?!

By: Rachel DeGrane Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the more well-known mental disorders. A person with ADHD has a brain that developed a little differently that the normal brain. The area of the brain that is most affected by ADHD is the...

Domestic Violence Awareness

By: Amelia Lin Domestic violence does not discriminate. In the US alone, more than 10 million men and women are victims to this harm. However, what these statistics hide is the full impact that domestic violence has on an individual or on a family. In these...

National Bullying Prevention Month

By: Carley George What is bullying? **Bullying is UNWANTED, AGGRESSIVE behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.** Why is National Bullying Prevention Month important? Students feel safer… That means parents worry less and teachers can focus on their...

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

WARNING, TRIGGER ALERT! Sensitive information to follow; read only if you are ready! October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This is a topic that hits close to home for many of us, including myself, and often goes unprocessed due to fear of not being...

National ADHD Awareness Month

ADHD – What is it?! Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often abbreviated ADHD, is a medical condition caused by differences in the brain’s development and activity. ADHD impacts one’s ability to sit still, engage in self-control, and/or pay attention....