Posted by Five Mom, Five Moms, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
By, Timothy Shoemaker
2011 National D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year
It can be tough getting kids to talk with us and sometimes even more difficult getting them to listen to our advice. In today’s fast-paced, attention-starved world, we parents have our work cut out for us. The staples and standbys of prevention will always serve us well, but it’s important to look beyond punishment or fear of failure as our most valuable disciplinary tools.
Whether speaking to my own two kids or the hundreds of DARE students that I see each week, I devote the majority of my efforts to understanding their “intention.” This isn’t about the regurgitation of a few facts or acknowledgement of expectations. I’m talking here about that mystical quality of self-motivated success (SMS). Read More »
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Posted by Five Mom, Misty Fetko on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
I was pleased to see my home state of California enact recent legislation to prevent minors from purchasing cough medicines containing the active ingredient dextromethorphan (DXM). Yet, this law isn't the only tool to prevent medicine abuse; we can each do our part to help prevent abuse by safeguarding our homes.
As parents, we take steps to protect our children from the day they are born. We cover electrical outlets, teach them to look both ways before crossing the street, and make them to wear helmets when riding their bikes. As they get older, we tell them why drugs and alcohol are bad and keep a watch for signs of dangerous behavior. However, the sad reality is that many teens are abusing medicines found in their home, and this often goes undetected by parents. Read More »
Posted by Five Mom, Five Moms on Monday, December 19, 2011
By, Linda Davis-Alldritt
President, National Association of School Nurses
School nurses, parents, and educators need to work together to educate teens about Rx and OTC medicine abuse and the serious risks associated with this behavior. To help arm parents and educators with the information they need, we, in partnership with CHPA and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., have created many valuable resources, including the Home to Homeroom webpage and our recently launched Smart Moves, Smart Choices initiative. Read More »
Posted by Five Mom, Tammy Walsh on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
When I heard the Five Moms campaign was looking for a new Mom to join its efforts, I just knew I had to get involved. Unfortunately, I’ve seen the impact that substance abuse can have on families and communities firsthand. I am a mother with a son in recovery and a high school math teacher that has seen too many drug-related tragedies take place in my community.
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