Surviving a Family Crisis

FamilyIt’s inevitable when you play the game of life you’ll occasionally have to endure a bad hand, especially in today’s tough economic times.  Like you, at Gwinnett Magazine, we aren’t immune to the struggles and hurt we see at every turn....  more

 
 
 

Five Prevention Tips for Parents

Mother and Daughter

Many parents ask: How do we keep our children safe from danger? Nowadays, new stories come out daily about children being lured into kidnapping and abduction situations. It’s estimated nearly 800,000 children are reported missing each year, and tragically, in 40 percent of typical kidnapping cases, the child was killed, according to radKIDS....  more

 
 
 

The Do’s and Don’ts for Dealing with Mentally Ill Family Members

Mental IllnessDon’t Threaten: A mentally ill person may interpret this as a power play and increase fear or prompt assaultive behavior.

Don’t Shout: If the mentally ill person seems not to be listening, it isn’t because he or she is hard of hearing. Other “voices” may be interfering or predominating....  more

 
 
 

Transitioning a Loved One to an Assisted Living Community

SeniorsConvincing an elderly loved one to move from their own home into an assisted living situation can be one of the toughest hurdles for any family. Many of us hope we can stay in our homes our entire lives, but that’s often not the case. Fortunately, there are many assisted living options in the Gwinnett community....  more

 
 
 

Addressing the Homeless Challenge in Gwinnett County

homelessThe numbers are staggering. Recent figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Point-In-Time data estimate that 60 percent of Gwinnett’s homeless family population are children, with half of those under age six. For families struggling to find temporary housing, seek advice from the following Gwinnett non-profits uniquely qualified to help during this challenging time....  more

 
 
 

How to Stage a Family Intervention

interventionIt can be challenging to help a loved one struggling with any kind of addictive behavior, such as alcohol or drugs.  An intervention is a confrontation used as a final resort for getting a loved one the help they need, but denies that it’s necessary. Any person that’s addicted to anything that affects their health and their family adversely can be helped by this method....  more

 
 
 

Coping After the Loss of a Child

LossThe most devastating thing that can happen to a parent is the loss of a child. The grief these parents feel is not only painful, but also profoundly disorienting.

The following advice can help bereaved parents cope with their child’s death and continue on the road to inner peace....  more

 
 
 

Local Charity Sews Warmth for North Georgia’s Littlest Citizens

Tiny-StitchesBy Kells Hildebrandt

While Georgia is not known for its cold climate, the winter months pose serious challenges to disadvantaged families.  These obstacles can prove overwhelming, especially the task of caring for the swaddling and clothing needs of an infant.  This is where local charity Tiny Stitches comes in....  more

 
 
 

Gwinnett Public Schools are a Major Community Selling Point

WilbanksNo guide to a community is complete without a focus on the education offered in that locale’s public schools. That is especially true when the schools are among a county’s major selling points, as is the case with Gwinnett County Public Schools, which educates the vast majority of Gwinnett’s children....  more

 
 
 

Gary Martin Hays Premieres Interactive Children Safety Book

Over the past year, Gwinnett attorney Gary Martin Hays, Adam Weart and Mary Ellen Fulkus have been working on an interactive safety book for parents and caregi...  more