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June 3, 2021
Motivating Kids
By: LEN LANTZ, MD IS YELLING AT YOUR CHILD EFFECTIVE? In short, no. Screaming at kids is ineffective and unenjoyable, however, I often …
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June 3, 2021
FIVE SIMPLE IDEAS TO PREVENT SUMMER SLIDE
By: EMILY C.T. HANKINS Ah… summer break. A time for kids to relax, recharge, and unwind. However, as caregivers, and stewards of …
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May 27, 2021
Return to Gathering: Tips and Helpful Ideas on Engaging Your Community Post Covid
By: Sara Mahoney, SC RTAL, Youth Connections As many more citizens get vaccinated and communities in Montana have lifted their Covid-19 restrictions, …
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May 27, 2021
Contractor Corner: Alliance For Youth, Northcentral Region
For this month’s Contractor Corner, we are highlighting the North Central Regional Contractor, Alliance For Youth. Kristy Pontet-Stroop is the Executive Director. …
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May 27, 2021
Rosebud County Purchases Reader Boards
Through the local coalition, Prevention Specialist Susan Treible worked closely with Public Health and local Emergency Services to bring information to the community …
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April 30, 2021
Alcohol Awareness Month in Madison County
Madison County Prevention Specialists collaborated with the DUI Task Force to sponsor a T-shirt and poster contest at Twin Bridges High School, Sheridan …
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April 30, 2021
Legislative Update: HB 701
As of “press time” HB701, the governor’s marijuana bill, has passed both the house and senate with amendments concurred and is headed to …
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March 31, 2021
Parents’ Night Out
April 1–15: Schedule your organization’s “Parents’ Night Out” pilot session(s), ideally within the month of May or early June (May 1–June 15). Select …
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March 31, 2021
Parenting Montana Park Benches
Park Benches PFS Powell Amanda attended a joint city/county parks and trails committee meeting. She heard of the lack of seating and their …
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March 31, 2021
Southwest Region Highlighted Events
Virtual Color Run – BG Butte Silverbow Butte Cares, Inc. and Butte Central Youth Coalition put on a Virtual Color Run for St. …
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March 31, 2021
Eastern Top 3 from Regional Training
Second Step Program Purchased for Phillips County School Katrena Palmer, Phillips County Block Grant I sat down with the Malta Middle School Counselor …
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March 31, 2021
Fergus County Prom Notes A Huge Success
By: McKenzie Morgan, Fergus County Block Grant Overall, I’d say this event was a huge success! This event allowed me to engage …