Tag: parenting
group name: fivemoms
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July 16, 2008 01:56 PM EDT --
As mentioned in a previous post this month , I am excited to represent Five Moms at the BlogHer conference in San Francisco. For those of you who don't know, BlogHer is a conference for women . . . more
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August 22, 2007 09:46 AM EDT --
This news is very disappointing.
The 19th Annual Partnership Attitude Tracking Study published by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America shows a 12 percent decline since 2005 in frequent discussions . . . more
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September 13, 2007 09:30 AM EDT --
“Pharming” is a type of party or gathering that brings teens together to mix different prescription drugs—and often alcohol—to get high. Mixing different medications with each . . . more
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October 02, 2007 02:52 PM EDT --
The Kansas D.A.R.E. program wrote an article about the Five Moms campaign and my involvement for its web site.
The article notes that the Five Moms campaign is working to spread the word to parents . . . more
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December 11, 2007 09:00 AM EST --
Many of us may remember an old teacher, a boss, or a colleague who utilized an “open door” policy. It was a simple reminder that no matter what the issue was, personal or business, we could . . . more
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March 18, 2008 04:27 PM EDT --
Spring Break means something different to teenagers and adults. For our kids, it's a welcome reprieve in the middle of the semester; for parents, it can be an adventure of its own.
One concern . . . more
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April 22, 2008 10:29 AM EDT --
Yesterday was another example of the history and tradition of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Every April, we recognize Patriots' Day, a state holiday that commemorates battles of the Revolutionary . . . more
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October 08, 2007 01:56 PM EDT --
Finding time to talk to your kids about drug and alcohol abuse can be challenging. So it is important to make sure that the window of time you do find is as useful as possible. Before you talk to your . . . more
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October 15, 2007 11:32 AM EDT --
Most children do not have to go very far to find ways to try to get high. They may have to go no further than the family medicine cabinet.
You always should know what kinds and how much medicine . . . more
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January 07, 2008 12:48 PM EST --
2008 is going to be a big year! These next few months will be especially exciting out here in Southern California. We have great weather and it's almost time to roll out the red carpet for the award . . . more
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January 23, 2008 11:25 AM EST --
Three or four times over the course of a week, the Five Moms continue to post about different aspects of our fight against cough medicine abuse. Whether it is here in our community on Gather or . . . more
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February 27, 2008 03:33 PM EST --
BRB, OMG, CCC, LOL, DEX, TTYL. Do you know what all of these mean to our kids? Can you guess which of these are harmless and which could be signs of a potentially dangerous substance abuse . . . more
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March 21, 2008 01:52 PM EDT --
Our message and mission hinge on spreading awareness among parents about ways to prevent cough medicine abuse. It is important to us because it helps bring to light a behavior that can be very dangerous. . . . more
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April 25, 2008 12:56 PM EDT --
If you have kids of school age, you know that the countdown to summer vacation already has begun.
Your children may be getting more and more excited about getting out of class and into summer activities. . . . more
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October 16, 2007 02:06 PM EDT --
A community near Chattanooga, Tenn., reported last week that teenagers were abusing cough medicine at school. The students admitted to taking between five and 15 pills at one time during the school day . . . more
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May 22, 2008 04:43 PM EDT --
It's a situation you never hope to find yourself in – you discover that your child is abusing cough medicine. From experience, I know how difficult this is as a parent. But with the help of . . . more
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September 26, 2007 04:08 PM EDT --
Since the Partnership for A Drug-Free America recently came out with data that indicated a decrease in parent/teen discussions about drugs, we’ve been stressing how important it is to take time . . . more
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May 30, 2008 10:16 AM EDT --
These days, it's hard not to think about money. It seems like everything is getting more and more expensive, like gas, groceries, and travel.
We try to teach our children the value of a dollar, . . . more
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June 06, 2008 12:42 PM EDT --
I can feel summer in the air!
Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, has come and gone. As the days grow longer and warmer, we also may start to feel anxious about what our children are doing . . . more
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May 07, 2008 10:38 AM EDT --
When it comes to social networks and teenagers, you may find that your kids have gotten very involved–posting pictures, talking with friends, meeting new people. Tech-savvy teens have become experts . . . more
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