Now that school is out and summer has officially begun, young people are enjoying some free time. Most young people are making the choice not to engage in risky behaviors including using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Parents play an important role in their teen’s decisions to avoid substances.
In the May 8, 2019 issue of the Know! Parent Newsletter, Dr. Joseph Lee, addiction specialist and medical director of the Hazelden Center for Youth and Family, stated that parents are the first
The Lincoln County Parent Support Network recently partnered with the Healthy Minds for Lincoln County coalition to develop the Lincoln County Parent Pact (pdf, 2 pages) This pact provides parents with guidelines about alcohol, bullying, weapons, cellphone and Internet use, and much more. Conversation starters to use with other parents when your children and their friends are at each other’s houses. This Parent Pact is endorsed by many community agencies and groups. Funding for this pr
