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Apr 27, 20211 min read
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol Awareness Month was developed in order to increase awareness and understanding...
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claycountscoalitio
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 30, 20212 min read
What's Your Parenting Style?
According to the Kansas Communities That Care Survey, about 22% of Clay County youth report they could NOT ask the adults in their life...
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claycountscoalitio
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Join Us March 25th for an Evening at the Rex
The Clay Counts Coalition is hosting the community at the Rex Theater on Thursday, March 25th at 6:30pm. During this time we will...
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claycountscoalitio
Mar 16, 20212 min read
Hidden in Plain View
You might be surprised that seemingly innocent items can actually indicate substance use. Hidden in Plain View allows you to explore a ...
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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 16, 20212 min read
Can You "Teach" a Teen to Drink Safely?
Lisa Frederiksen, author of If You Loved Me, You'd Stop, says that underage drinking prevention is one of the most important...
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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 26, 20212 min read
Clay Counts Welcomes New Community Mobilizer
The Clay Counts Coalition is proud to introduce a new addition to the leadership team. Lori Martin...
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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 12, 20211 min read
Parent Project Class to Start in February
Are you tired of being tired?
If you have ever felt like you have tried everything and are at a loss for what to do with your child's...
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claycountscoalitio
Jan 6, 20210 min read
2021 Parent Learning Opportunities Available
Check out the January learning opportunities available for our area!
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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 29, 20202 min read
Clay Counts Kicks off #Not in My House Campaign
Signs are beginning to go up all over town. Parents are signing the pledge to support their children and provide a safe place for children..
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claycountscoalitio
Dec 22, 20203 min read
Prevent Impaired Driving: A Parent's Guide to the X-Plan
December is impaired driving prevention month. Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities account for nearly one third of all traffic fatalities...
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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
Dec 8, 20202 min read
How to Tell if Your Child is Drinking Alcohol
Teens who are planning a party or gathering where they will be drinking usually show several telltale signs. Be on the lookout...
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claycountscoalitio
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Answering Tough Questions
As your child becomes curious about alcohol and other drugs, he or she may turn to you for answers and advice. Use this opportunity to start
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