Author: Nicole

It is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month so I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite things that brought home from the Texas Symposium on Teen Pregnancy. Hands down, my favorite thing from the symposium was

I bet you didn’t know that was a thing! I will admit, it isn’t as cool as National French Fries day (which is on July 13th if you need to mark your calendar) but I would argue that for a

“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” -King James Bible “Having money isn’t everything, not having it is.”

Since this month is tax season, I thought it would be the perfect time for us to think about money together. Talking about money is so tricky! Each year, there are random surveys of why people get divorced. People are

I’m at the symposium and having a great time learning and getting to know researchers and practitioners that are passionate about improving the lives of adolescents. Looking forward to share more with you in the future! This afternoon, I will

Have you decided that food has become more of a problem than a source of nurturance? Then perhaps it’s time to change the way you eat!   Get your mind right! We all need a reason that will make a

Have you ever had a craving for something all day and when you finally gave in and ate it, you didn’t really enjoy it? What the heck? For a long time, researchers believed that the reward or pleasure center in

Have you ever craved something that isn’t healthy? Do you have a favorite comfort food? A favorite fast food? Have you ever worried that maybe your cravings for this particular thing may not be totally healthy? What if I told

Real quick… before we go there Before we get started… Can you truly honor someone else if you do not honor yourself first? Keep in mind that if you are not right with you, your sex life will not be

I still own a dictionary!!! I love words because they are so powerful and when use properly can make us feel so understood and cherished and when used to hurt can stay with us forever like wounds that will never