by Ben Conrad | May 16, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
The preteen years are critical in making sure that a parent’s message resonates with children. As they begin to find their way in the world and value their friends’ opinions while questioning their parents’ views, those messages may be challenged. However, it’s...
by Ben Conrad | May 12, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Although alcohol is the most commonly used substance among youth year-round, graduation season celebrations offer additional occasions for underage drinking. According to the 2015 Monitoring the Future survey, 64% of 12th grade students have consumed alcohol in their...
by Ben Conrad | May 9, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
What does a first-grader’s reward chart have to do with smoking a joint down the road? It’s not as much of a stretch as you might think. A strong sense of character can prepare and protect our children against the many risks facing them as they grow up, including drug...
by Ben Conrad | May 5, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Even though your teen is graduating and will soon enter adulthood with more independence, you still have a great deal of influence on the choices they make. Teens may face many temptations on graduation night, when the availability of alcohol and drugs may be even...
by Ben Conrad | May 2, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
The bond between a mother and a child is special and unlike any other. From day one, mothers help guide, comfort and teach their children. That guidance continues as the child experiences new situations. Let’s look beyond Mother’s Day, and take the time to...
by Ben Conrad | Apr 28, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Parents, be mindful if your child plans on visiting Colorado. New research shows that the number of marijuana related emergency room visits by tourists in Colorado increased over 100% from 2012 to 2014. According to a study published in the New England Journal of...
