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Sailing Into a New Year – 8 Secrets to Success

Personal goals are essential whether you are helping your child reach their goals or trying [...]

10
Jan
Giving is complicated – or is it?

Giving is an opportunity to instill awe in another [...]

13
Dec
Dish Rag Soup

Gratitude is a present tense activity [...]

17
Nov
Taking the Reins and Finding your Herd

A celebration of Red Ribbon Week [...]

17
Nov
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10 Tips to Help Soothe the Back to School Blues

I used to get melancholy every year as summer ended. The leaves turned, the Kokanee [...]

17
Aug
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Help Your Child be the Hero of Their Own Story

As parents, we want good things for our children, but at times, we can push [...]

03
Jun
Celebrate 2021 Idaho Family Dinner Night!

Celebrate Idaho Family Dinner Night on September 27. Download our guide for easy recipes and [...]

20
Sep
This August: The Importance of Embracing Boredom and Celebrating Family Fun Month

Teaching our kids about the benefits of boredom gives them tools that can help with [...]

23
Aug
What to do if you think your child is drinking

Warning signs of teen drinking, communicating with your teen about alcohol, and the types of [...]

03
May
How changes to the adolescent brain affect your child’s behaviors

Learn about Idaho mentoring opportunities. Mentoring provides youth with new opportunities and perspectives that empower [...]

24
Mar
Mentoring helps youth see—and achieve—new possibilities

Learn about Idaho mentoring opportunities. Mentoring provides youth with new opportunities and perspectives that empower [...]

15
Jan
Will your teen be on the road over Christmas or New Year’s?

December is a dangerous time for teens to mix substance use and driving with winter [...]

15
Dec
Games you can play across the miles for Thanksgiving

Try these Thanksgiving dinner activities to create connections with family around the table or across [...]

17
Nov
Empty your medicine cabinet for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Why and where in Idaho you should dispose of unused and expired prescription medications. Help [...]

22
Oct
Celebrate Idaho Family Dinner Night on September 22!

Celebrate Idaho Family Dinner Night on September 22! Download a free recipe guide with easy [...]

14
Sep
Teen volunteers help battle food insecurity in their Idaho town

Teen volunteers in Kamiah, Idaho, are stepping up to help battle food insecurity related to [...]

20
Aug
What it takes for a teen to thrive during a pandemic

Learn to help your teen thrive during a pandemic, including enhancing their sense of belonging. [...]

17
Aug
Coping with COVID: Free materials to help Idaho parents and children manage anxiety and build resiliency

View videos and handouts to help manage COVID stress. You'll find tips for enhanced mental [...]

30
Jul
Idaho summer camps & activities for t(w)eens 2020

Learn to help your teen thrive during a pandemic, including enhancing their sense of belonging. [...]

19
Jun
Do you need help dealing with teen drinking?

If you think--or know--your teen is drinking, find out the risks they may face, and [...]

14
Apr
How and when should you talk to your child about alcohol?

Get tips for talking to your child about alcohol. Underage drinking is harmful and dangerous; [...]

25
Mar
Be the Parents launches “Clear the Air on Teen Vaping” campaign to answer parents’ questions about vaping and e-cigarettes

Be the Parents launches a "Clear the Air on Teen Vaping" campaign to present fact-based [...]

06
Feb
Help your t(w)een host an alcohol-free New Year’s Eve party

Learn about Idaho mentoring opportunities. Mentoring provides youth with new opportunities and perspectives that empower [...]

09
Dec
Join a local or statewide coalition to help prevent youth substance use

Find an Idaho prevention group that helps empower youth to live happy, substance-free lifestyles. Get [...]

27
Nov
Social media increases likelihood that teens will drink

Researchers find that teens who use social media are more likely to use tobacco, alcohol, [...]

16
Oct
Celebrate Idaho Family Dinner Night on September 26

Idaho Family Dinner Night is September 26. Frequent family dinners are critical to your child's [...]

06
Sep
Hobbies your child may find inspiring

View a few nontraditional activities or hobbies your Idaho teen may find interesting, like working [...]

23
Jul
Idaho summer camps & activities for t(w)eens 2019

A list of Idaho summer camps & activities for Idaho teens and pre-teens. Keeping your [...]

13
Jun
Modeling responsible alcohol use for your child

As a parent, modeling appropriate alcohol consumption can be key to protecting your child from [...]

16
May
Parents and prom night—feeling the peer pressure?

You’re feeling parent peer pressure because your teen is asking you to provide alcohol on [...]

27
Mar
Stress and your teen

Stressed teens may turn to alcohol and drugs to cope. Share these stress relievers with [...]

22
Feb
What do the “100 Deadliest Days” mean for your Idaho teen?

If you’re the parent of a teen, this is a big weekend for you. Yes, [...]

25
May
A Tall Cop’s Top Takeaways for Parents

What you need to know about underage drinking. Helping kids stay safe is Jermaine Galloway’s [...]

28
Oct
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