Caffeine: Friend or Foe?
By Staff It’s a common occurrence to see youth walking around with a can of Rockstar or Monster. But have we thought about what they’re actually consuming in the form of caffeine? And it’s not just the energy drinks, but those coffee drinks as well. One can of Rockstar has 160mg of caffeine. A caffè …
Cultivate Hope; Grow Resilience
By NATURAL HIGH STAFF Young kids are notorious for having big dreams and ambitions. Whether it’s for a new hamster, a trip to Disneyland, or a kickflip on a skateboard, kids spend a lot of time imagining and planning for their future. Of course, sometimes their dreams are outlandish — think about the little kid …
Legal Does Not Mean Okay
By LINDA COLLINS, Prevention Specialist There have been a lot of changes recently across the country regarding the legalization of marijuana. Alcohol is legal for adults over the age of 21. Prescription pills are legal if prescribed by a physician. No matter how we as adults feel about substance use, research has proven that the …
Strategic Instruction Opens Doors to Learning for Your Child
By TRISH SCHREIBER, SIM Professional Developer and JOCELYN WASHBURN, Director of Professional Development, University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning It’s hard to know how best to support your child or teenager at home with their nightly homework. You’ve probably wondered where the line is drawn between doing it for them and simply helping. …
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Self-Care Activities for Kids of All Ages
By Catherine Workman Local coalitions and partners work tirelessly to reduce substance abuse, bullying, and violence for youth. Part of this means teaching children how to care for their mental and physical health from an early age, which includes everything from finding a hobby to maintaining their physical appearance. Today, we showcase a few self-care …
CADCA Bootcamp
A great training was held in Helena. Here are some pictures of CADCA Bootcamp.
Jody Visits Montana
Jody visited every community in the SW region that she TAs and had a wonderful time! Thanks to all the prevention specialists for their warm hospitality! Barb and Coleen in Cardwell Barb and Jody in Cardwell Barb, Jody and Coleen in Cardwell Butte Cares staff: Kendra, Jody, Tami, Brittany, Miles Dawn and Coleen at Montana …
RRW Resources
Here are a school plan, chalk ideas, and a school schedule idea for RRW 2022. RR School Plan 2022 RR Week Chalk Ideas RR Week School Schedule 2022