Parents' Panel

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May 11, 2009 4:04:pm

Help, how to monitor teens while at work?

I know that knowing where my kids are, what they’re doing, and who they’re with prevents underage drinking, but I work until 7:00 most evenings. As a single parent, how can I stay in touch? Is just calling on the phone enough? I’m hoping another parent in my situation might have an answer that works. 

Thanks.

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May 14, 2009 8:40:pm

Mind Over Matter CD

When my daughter was in 4th grade, she brought home a CD called Mind Over Matter. Now this year her grade is singing one of the songs, Take a Stand, in an assembly. It is a great CD with positive songs the are fun for kids. The brochure it comes in has information about alcohol prevention and the negative effects it can have on a child. For more information on this CD you can contact the Utah State Office of Education. 801-538-7713.

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February 04, 2008 9:00:am

It takes a village to raise a child

I read that in Utah binge drinking starts as early as sixth grade. I think it is up to Utah's community to solve the growing problem of underage drinking. What can we do as a community to become involved in the solution to stop underage kids from drinking? What can we do as parents? What can we do as neighbors?

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