Did you know that each year, over 200,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries? December is Safe Toys and Gift Month, just in time for the season of gifting. Now is the time to educate yourself about the risks associated with certain toys. For instance, if a toy is made of dangerous materials or is not age-appropriate, it is helpful for adults to be in the know to be sure that any gift you are giving, or your child receives brings worry-free fun.

Topics: Holiday Stress

Did you know that your family health history contains critical knowledge that can affect your body, your family, and how you live? If members of your family have had certain types of cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and chronic health issues, it is crucial to learn what you can about their experience – because, in all likelihood, it will affect you or your children. 

Topics: Family Resource

This Saturday, November 27, Maryvale is honored to celebrate the feast days of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. Catherine Labouré. Founded by the Daughters of Charity, celebrating the feast days is one way that Maryvale honors our rich tradition of service and spiritual wisdom. 

Topics: Feast Days of our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

Self-harm or self-injury refers to hurting oneself on purpose, often without a suicidal intention or without fully understanding why. Self-injury is a mysterious behavior that often involves cutting or burning. It can happen frequently or erratically and is difficult for parents or loved ones to identify. According to a recent CDC study, 30% of U.S. teen girls have attempted self-harm at least once. While self-harm is more prevalent in girls, it affects boys as well – about 10% of boys engaged...

Topics: Self-Harming Behavior

Pregnancy is a complicated time for many women. It can be a period of unexpected joy and anticipation when a woman or family receives unprecedented support from their friends and communities. Just as often, it is a time of instability, illness, or anxiety. Preterm birth affects one in ten pregnancies, or over 400,000 babies in the United States each year.

Topics: National Prematurity Month

Tens of thousands of children fear going to school every day because they face bullying. Bullying is a significant problem among children and carries serious, lasting consequences. A staggering 90% of school-aged children in grades 4-8 claim to be victims of bullying. About 20% of teens aged 12-18 are subject to bullying – and, with gadgets at many kids’ disposal, bullying happens more frequently online or via text message than it does in person. On the administrative side, over 70% of school...

Topics: Bullying

Topics: Domestic Violence

October is ADHD Awareness Month, an entire month dedicated to clearing up uncertainty and encouraging people to reframe the disorder with reliable information, appropriate treatment options, and real stories from people with ADHD.

Topics: mental health awareness, ADHD

Topics: mental health, Depression