By Officer Gomez Parents who think they can monitor their kids’ social media are like thinking they can beat a professional basketball player one-on-one. Kids are actual professionals at social media and parents are not. Kids have coaches and technical support teams (other kids) that advise them every day. Parents have their work group or …
By Amber Irvin In a world where extracurricular activities for children are becoming increasingly prevalent and competitive, there’s a growing awareness of the importance of allowing kids the freedom to choose, explore, and, sometimes, quit activities they’re no longer interested in. The decision to allow children to quit an activity can often be met …
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By Natural High Staff *This article is abbreviated. To read its entirety, visit https://www.naturalhigh.org/8-conversations-with-teen-about-drugs-alcohol/. Also check out all the other great resources on their website. There’s no question that your kids will be exposed to and learn about drugs and alcohol. They will learn from television shows, movies, social media, and their friends. And almost …
Who inspires you Ruth Bader Ginsburg Best gift ever given? My dog Koda! Your motto: Life is Short, Read Fast Favorite sport: Soccer Favorite day of the year: Christmas Eve I can’t start my day until… The sun is up! I’m only a morning person when the sun is shining. Something interesting about you: I …
Due to colder temperatures, the Chester Trunk or Treat was held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Fellowship Hall. The Liberty Co. Prevention Specialist/Tobacco Education Specialist set up a table with ParentingMontana.org, vaping information and Let’s Face It gear. The event was well-attended. The kids enjoyed the candy and games. Several parents expressed how they benefited from …
Prevention Specialist, Beth Regan, hosted a Horse Powered Reading “Fall in Love with Reading” Open House on November 5th at the fairgrounds. Often social-emotional issues, ADHD, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns get in the way of student learning. Horse Powered Reading along with Equine-Assisted Learning can break through those challenges giving youth a …
Amber is the Prevention Specialist in Choteau County Who inspires you. My 3 Sons-they inspire me to always see the good in the world and that you can always persevere to grow the good. They allow me to never stop learning. Best gift ever given? My family! We are definitely chaotic and busy, but I …
MacKenzie is the PFS Program Specialist with BHDD Favorite kind of book: Nonfiction books are my go-to books! Best gift ever received: A dollhouse that my grandma and Uncle bult and designed for my sister and I when we were growing up. Your motto: Water off a duck’s back Favorite sport: Tennis Where did you …
Reprinted from Parent Action Network – Smart Approaches to Marijuana (learnaboutsam.org) Newsletter by C. Alan Hopewell, Ph.D., MP, ABPP Dr. Hopewell is the senior Medical/ Clinical Neuropsychologist practicing in the State of Texas as he was the first student of Harvey Levin during the establishment of the Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Project at the University of …
Who inspires you. People who live quiet lives giving selflessly without seeking any recognition. Best gift ever given? Bread of the Month Club Your motto: We are all just sitting on a rock spinning around the sun until we die. I might as well make the best use of my time! Favorite sport: Can’t think …
