Maintain Emotional Well-Being
Community the Anti Drug November 1, 2020
Through Podcasts, Apps & More It’s important for teens and families to share feelings openly while prioritizing healthy ways to maintain emotional balance. Here are
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Cabin Fever?
Community the Anti Drug November 1, 2020
Step Outside and Try Something New Local, virtual events and acres of open parks and forest preserves allow families plenty of options to move outdoors
Parent to Parent
Community the Anti Drug November 1, 2020
We’re in This Together Want to connect connect with other parents without a major time commitment? Support our mission to reduce alcohol, marijuana and other drug
Pandemic Ads Target Youth
Community the Anti Drug October 1, 2020
It’s Not Just Advertising Industries Target Underage Youth Below are marketing strategies that directly impact youth. Some may surprise you. Pandemic Marketing The vaping industry
Thinking Outside the Trick or Treat Candy Bowl
Community the Anti Drug October 1, 2020
Like most events this year, Halloween will look very different. Whether you have a second grader obsessed with STEM experiments, a kindergartner who loves squishy
From Rules to Independence: Taking on Digital Advertising
Community the Anti Drug October 1, 2020
If you are concerned about your child’s online exposure to ads and images glorifying unhealthy and risky behaviors, consider re-framing the conversation by taking yourself
Parents New Roles during E-Learning
Community the Anti Drug September 1, 2020
Talk, Monitor, Secure With students remote learning this fall, parents have to “pinch hit” for traditional school roles, including teachers, advisers and school resource officers.
Lessons from a Former Teen Vaper:
Community the Anti Drug September 1, 2020
What Parents Should Know Under the condition of anonymity, a District 113 student recently shared his knowledge with CTAD about vaping marijuana and why he
Teen Vaping in Lake County
Community the Anti Drug September 1, 2020
60 Second Conversation Starter When it comes to vaping, the 2020 Illinois Youth published data shows that in Lake County: A large majority of 10th
Support is a Text Away
Community the Anti Drug August 1, 2020
Text-A-Tip is a great resource for our youth during the pandemic or when talking to a parent or other trusted adult is not possible. Students
How to Help Teens & Tweens Navigate the Pandemic
Community the Anti Drug August 1, 2020
By Highland Park Pediatrician Dr. Susan Sirota We find ourselves nearly 6 months into the COVID-19 pandemic with another school year set to begin. Teens
Building Resilience in Challenging Times
Community the Anti Drug August 1, 2020
As parents we want to protect our children from the stress and uncertainty of COVID-19. Even though we can’t control the situation, we can strengthen