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Talk early, talk often

NIDA recommends that parents talk with their kids early and often, which can make a difference in teen alcohol and drug use. Please click on any button below to visit our parent resource page for talking tips from elementary school through college, and so much more!
Families Connected Parent Blog
The Strand Family Shares Their Story of Addiction and Loss, Part 1

Cyndi Strand is writing a three part series about her son, Justin, "to perhaps make all of you more aware of what could happen... Not to scare you, but to make you wiser and more alert.  I want no one to suffer the loss we have had to endure." 

We are immeasurably grateful to Cyndi for her honesty, strength, and commitment to helping others.
Click here to read more
Pages Bookstore and SBFC are partnering to bring you the Families Connected Book Club
 
Our upcoming book selection:
The first 50 to purchase their book at Pages Bookstore (or order online) will receive a $10 discount!
Click here for more info
Upcoming events
THE STATE OF OUR FAMILIES
We will discuss how challenges from the youth culture, achievement pressures, parent perspectives, community factors affect the health of our family. Positive productive strategies will be discussed.
  • Wednesday, May 11, 2016

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
FOR TEENS: SOUTH BAY TEEN IDOL VOCAL CONEST

All teens 13 - 18 are welcome to enter.

DEADLINE TO ENTER CONTEST: MAY 14

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
Remember, we're always adding new events to our parent calendar.
Featured article

THE NEED FOR SPEED

 

When a child is diagnosed with adhd, we’re often quick to reach for a stimulant. But should we proceed with caution?
Click here to read full article from South Bay Magazine
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