Spring break can bring more freedom, more social plans, and more risk for teens. Learn how parents can help keep kids safe by setting expectations, staying present, and creating substance-free spaces at home.

Topics: positive parenting, family bonding, parent peer group, family dinner, back to school, Family Table Time, give miami day

The 2025 Enrique Camarena Award recognizes two inspiring leaders in prevention and recovery. This year, we are proud to honor Dr. Matthew Lee as the Award Recipient and Donna Meyers as the Award Honoree for their meaningful impact in the communities they serve.

Topics: positive parenting, family bonding, parent peer group, family dinner, back to school, Family Table Time, give miami day

When the world is overwhelming, how do we keep our peace and still show up for life?  Everyone has advice, but what really matters is finding your peace,  what works for you. The way we calm ourselves is personal. It’s shaped by our experiences, our culture, our faith, and the things we’ve learned over time.

Topics: President's Message, Informed Families, love, february

At the Informed Families, we believe that every parent, grandparent, educator, and community leader has the power to make a difference in a child’s life. And sometimes, that difference begins in the most unexpected place—your own medicine cabinet.

Topics: positive parenting, family bonding, parent peer group, family dinner, back to school, Family Table Time, give miami day

It’s important to set boundaries for children and not treat them like a teammate or an equal in adult decision-making. Clear boundaries create a feeling of safety and security for young children, and they introduce a calmer environment for the whole family.

Topics: President's Message, Informed Families, love, february

At the Informed Families, we believe that every parent, grandparent, educator, and community leader has the power to make a difference in a child’s life. And sometimes, that difference begins in the most unexpected place—your own medicine cabinet.

Topics: positive parenting, family bonding, parent peer group, family dinner, back to school, Family Table Time, give miami day

We honor Tom’s leadership, clarity, and unwavering commitment to protecting families and strengthening communities

Topics: positive parenting, family bonding, parent peer group, family dinner, back to school, Family Table Time, give miami day

Across the country, laws around cannabis are changing quickly—but not all communities are experiencing those changes the same way. At Informed Families, we’re closely watching how local cannabis policies—like dispensary zoning and delivery permissions—are affecting teenagers.

Topics: positive parenting, family bonding, parent peer group, family dinner, back to school, Family Table Time, give miami day

Across the country, laws around cannabis are changing quickly—but not all communities are experiencing those changes the same way. At Informed Families, we’re closely watching how local cannabis policies—like dispensary zoning and delivery permissions—are affecting teenagers.

Topics: positive parenting, family bonding, parent peer group, family dinner, back to school, Family Table Time, give miami day

For far too long, a powerful misconception has shaped conversations across America: the belief that marijuana is safe. Many people genuinely want to believe this—because life is stressful, connection is important, and fitting in feels good. But wanting something to be true does not make it true.

Topics: President's Message, lock your meds, safe parties, safe homes smart parties, alcohol, Informed Families, lock your meds pledge, alcohol use, summer, alcohol abuse, substance abuse