Vaping of e-cigarettes is on the rise, especially with the teenage population from 2-3% in 2011 to 19-23% in 2018 (MMWR, Vital Signs: Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students, United States, 2011-2018). Participates may say the benefits...
Recently kids in the San Ramon area have returned to school, which brings many emotions for both the parent and child. A new school year can be exciting, but it’s also stressful and scary for some children. Having to adapt to a new teacher, new...
CPCC blog post Stress: The Persistent Enemy of Mental Health by Sarah Carter Stress is a nagging, constant companion is many of our day to day lives. Our schedules are busy, our jobs are demanding, and our families seem to need more from us than we can give. We...
Sleep is so routine; it breaks up our day and allows us to recharge before the next one. However, even though this is an activity that all human beings need to survive, we somehow fall short as a society at getting enough sleep. Think about your daily...
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration but can also be a time of family tension. Unresolved family issues can surface at holiday gatherings. You may also find yourself having some unexpected responses. Oftentimes you can find yourself being pulled back into...
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