Smart Summer

Smart Summer is an innovative 12-week campaign that is designed to encourage parents to set boundaries, monitor activities and stay connected with their children.  Each week a new question will prompt parents to reflect on a particular topic.  Throughout the summer we hope that parents will become more engaged in their children's lives and as a result youth will be less likely to become involved in risky behaviors such as substance abuse.

WEEK# DATE: QUESTION:
1 June 14th Do you know where your kids are right now? Are you sure? PDF
2 June 21st Are the parents home? Are you sure? PDF
3 June 28th Do you know your kids' friends? Are you sure? PDF
4 July 5th Have you talked to your kids about drugs? Are you sure? PDF
5 July 12th Are your kids drinking alcohol at summer parties? Are you sure? PDF
6 July 19th Is the driver sober? Are you sure? PDF
7 July 26th What internet sites did your kids visit today?  Are you sure? PDF
8 August 2nd Who is at your house right now? Are you sure? PDF
9 August 9th Are your prescription drugs secured? Are you sure? PDF
10 August 16th Who do your kids want to be like? Are you sure? PDF
11 August 23rd Do you know who your kids are with? Are you sure? PDF
12 August 30th Are you a good role model for your kids? Are you sure? PDF

 

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