Every year, July 17th is celebrated as "Hug Your Kids Day." This occasion serves as a reminder for parents of the importance of showing affection to their children, but it should not be a once-a-year event. Love and warmth are vital every day in a child's life, as they directly contribute to a child's emotional and psychological development.
Topics: summer, mental health, love, affection, hug
In today's interconnected world, digital technology has become an integral part of our daily lives.
Topics: parenting, positive parenting, Facebook, summer, miami, tiktok, instagram, snap chat
What do Education, Prevention, and Law Enforcement have in common?
Topics: drugs, opioids, summer, fentanyl, miami, mental health
Helping Kids Grow Up Safe, Healthy, and Drug-Free
Topics: Joe's Stone Crab, drugs, opioids, summer, fentanyl, miami, mental health
Summertime is a season filled with joy, adventure, and the perfect opportunity for kids (and educators!) to take a break from their studies and enjoy some well-deserved fun. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that the summer months can also present potential risks, particularly when it comes to substance misuse among children.
Topics: drugs, opioids, summer, fentanyl, mental health
When 13-year-old Dillon Reeves noticed his Michigan school bus driver’s head drop forward and her hands fall from the steering wheel, he raced to the front of the bus, turned the wheel to avoid hitting a car at the intersection, and hit the brakes.
Topics: marijuana, brain development, social media, drugs, opioids, myths, fentanyl
On Valentine’s Day, 2021, 19-year-old Logan Rachwal had an argument with his girlfriend and popped what he thought was Percocet, a painkiller that he bought on the social media app Snapchat. Logan fell asleep and never woke up.
Topics: marijuana, brain development, social media, drugs, opioids, myths, fentanyl
These days, it seems marijuana use has become as acceptable as a glass of wine with dinner. In addition, more states have become enamored of the revenue that comes with legalizing and taxing the drug.
Topics: marijuana, brain development, drugs, opioids, myths, fentanyl
The tragedy of fentanyl continues killing Americans: more than 107,000 in 2021, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) figures.
If you want your child to do well both in school and in their career, it turns out that helping them maintain a positive attitude may be the most effective technique you can use.
Topics: parenting, parent involvement, positive parenting, teenagers, teens
