Over the years, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside countless families, schools, and communities as we work together to raise healthy, resilient children. And if there’s one truth I’ve learned, it’s this: Prevention doesn’t happen in a one-time talk—it happens in the everyday moments.
Topics: President's Message, lock your meds, club drugs, safe parties, safe homes smart parties, alcohol, Informed Families, lock your meds pledge, alcohol use, summer, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, spring break
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month—a powerful opportunity for families to open the door to conversations that can shape a child’s future.
Topics: President's Message, lock your meds, club drugs, safe parties, safe homes smart parties, alcohol, Informed Families, lock your meds pledge, alcohol use, summer, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, spring break
March is here, and it’s time to talk about something that’s putting young people at serious risk—dangerous party drugs being disguised as something else. A synthetic stimulant called N,N-dimethylpentylone is being sold as MDMA (also known as ecstasy or molly), but it’s far more harmful than people realize.
Topics: President's Message, lock your meds, club drugs, safe parties, safe homes smart parties, alcohol, Informed Families, lock your meds pledge, alcohol use, summer, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, spring break
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
Topics: President's Message, family bonding, Informed Families, summer, Family Table Time
Orlando resident Ms. Jones is helping to care for four of her grandchildren this summer. Parents have to return to work, but most summer camps have to limit the number of children they accept as a result of the pandemic and CDC social distancing guidelines. Ms. Jones has taken on the responsibility of being there for her grandkids. She enjoys doing fun activities with them.
Topics: orlando, Informed Families, summer, grandparents, grandchildren, orange county
