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Technology and Teen Dating Abuse: Do’s and Don’ts

Learning about healthy relationships happens at every age, but often accelerates in teen years. For many teens, technology features heavily in first crushes and relationships. For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month this February, take a few minutes to learn some do’s and don’ts of how to support safe, healthy relationships in-person and online. Do’s and Don’ts of Increasing Online Safety and Privacy Since most teens have a smartphone or spend large amounts of their time online, technology naturally becomes a large part of how they interact with friends and romantic partners. [...]

Janine Monico2023-02-13T14:50:00-05:00February 17th, 2023|Awareness, Domestic Violence, Family & Youth|

Breastfeeding and Mental Health – It’s Personal

The arrival of a little bundle of joy brings heart-stealing smiles along with many opinions and advice about breastfeeding. Undoubtedly, nursing creates a physical and emotional attachment between mother and baby. It strengthens babies’ immune systems, and for moms, can reduce the risk of disease and bring joy and fulfillment. But not always. For some mothers, breastfeeding is extremely painful. Others cannot supply enough milk, which can lead to extreme feelings of guilt. Breastfeeding and anxiety often go hand in hand as infants on breast milk require frequent feedings. The [...]

Janine Monico2022-08-14T21:51:06-04:00August 4th, 2022|Family & Youth, Mental Health, Support, Women's Health|

Let’s Talk About Teen Dating Violence

You’re at a family gathering. Your kids trade TikToks with cousins while you pass out cookies and cider. Your 14-year-old, John, walks into the kitchen when Uncle Pete yells, “I heard someone has a girlfriend!” “Oohs” and “aahs” fill the room. John, red faced, spins around to get the heck out. Uncle Pete calls after him, “You make sure you’re treating that girl right!” Maybe Uncle Pete is teasing, but what if you took the question seriously: Is John treating his girlfriend “right?” Is he being treated [...]

Janine Monico2022-02-02T11:35:18-05:00February 14th, 2022|Family & Youth|

The Evolution of the School Counselor

Growing up as a student in the public school system, there were school community members who were seen as staples of the building. Of course, everyone knew their principal, their teachers, whether general education or specialist teachers, and the nurse. However, there was one community member who often went unnoticed: the school counselor. During my days as a student, we called them “guidance counselors.” Oftentimes they worked in isolation and solely “guided” students as they prepared to transition from one school to the next. I didn’t need to see my [...]

Janine Monico2022-02-02T13:27:05-05:00February 7th, 2022|Family & Youth|