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Apr 6, 20212 min read
How to Encourage Your Child to Get Help for Their Substance Use or Addiction
You may have heard that your child “has to want help” in order to get better. Chances are they do want help getting better, but we may...
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claycountscoalitio
Mar 9, 20212 min read
Don't Sugar Coat Family History When it Comes to Alcohol
A difficult but necessary part of parenting is talking to children about the dangers of using drugs or alcohol. While many parents...
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claycountscoalitio
Feb 9, 20213 min read
Teen Binge Drinking in Clay County
The teenage years are an important time for self-discovery for kids. When a teen hits a speed bump on the road of life, it can be tough...
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claycountscoalitio
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Love is Respect
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This is an issue that impacts everyone - not just teens - but their parents...
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claycountscoalitio
Jan 19, 20213 min read
Teenage Drinking is Not a Given
Kathy is saying that the thought of “kids will be kids” and “we did it at that age,” is not criteria we should base our parenting on...
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claycountscoalitio
Jan 5, 20213 min read
Establishing Rules About Alcohol for Your Teen
Why Rules About Alcohol?
Whether it’s discovering the liquor cabinet has been opened by your curious eleven-year-old or arguing over...
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claycountscoalitio
Dec 15, 20202 min read
"I've Noticed..."
Research clearly shows that the primary element contributing to success with challenging kids is a positive relationship between...
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claycountscoalitio
Nov 24, 20202 min read
Talk Early and Often
Welcome to Our Kids Count! Posts in this blog will give parents and caregivers of adolescents the education, strategies and empowerment they
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