We asked prevention professionals from across the state what their favorite holiday memory/tradition was. Here’s what they said: My mom would always read the Christmas story of when Jesus was born to me and my sisters on Christmas Eve. I used to leave Santa M&Ms and beer. My mom would eat the M&Ms and my grandpa, …
By Stacy Zinn, DEA Resident Agent in Charge There are several things to look for if you are concerned your children might be experimenting with or using drugs: their appearance, clothing, and behavior. But before we delve into these potential indicators, it is important to emphasize that having an honest conversation with your kids is …
By Mathew Pipinich and Barbara Bessette Family support is important for every child’s development and wellbeing. This is especially true for parents of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning) youth. Many parents feel unprepared to tackle these challenges. Know that you are not alone and there are many resources available to help you …
By Dr. Tim Elmore As we begin a new year, this is the perfect time to establish new habits and set new standards. The McCormicks have two sons and a daughter. Their boys are teens, ages 14 and 16. Their daughter is 11. If you met them, you’d see an average middle class, American family …
The Doctor is Out, so Help Yourself Out By Craig Struble, LCSW, LAC I think we all can agree that society today is so much different than how it was for our grandparents or even our parents, depending on your age. The hustle and bustle to survive, both parents having to provide income, and just …
By Len Lantz, M.D. DO YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY? I know this question sounds ridiculous, but you might be surprised how often I find myself asking it of my patients. Some people have had depression for so long and feel so stuck that they are not sure what they want. So, I make …
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Dawn Ries, BG Granite Yule Night event in Philipsburg. I did ornament crafts for the kiddos and it was great! I had 45 kids plus families that came to make ornaments in the library on Yule Night, which is their Christmas stroll and parade.
Stephanie Michaelson, BG/Broadwater Making ornaments at the Broadwater Christmas Stroll was a big success. We had around 90 kids stop to make ornaments (including a few high school girls) and a few parents too. I was able to visit with a some of the parents about Parenting Montana as a tool. Parents were happy to …
Name Email Short Description County/Reservation Toya Laveway [email protected] Youth Mental Health First Aid Lincoln County Shannon Pitsch [email protected] Cultural Media Campaign Big Horn County McKenzie Morgan [email protected] Community Based Process (Drug Free Communities Grant) Fergus County McKenzie Morgan [email protected] Youth Mental Health First Aid Petroleum County Mary Cameron [email protected] Christmas Stroll-movies and parade Carbon County …
