Be My Neighbor!—Forming Neighborhood “Safety Nets”
You live near them. You may see them almost every day. But how well do you know them? They are your neighbors. Sometimes, people’s lives are so busy that they rarely speak to their neighbors, let alone get to know them. But finding time to build relationships with the people who live close to you and your family can help your child in many ways.
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Parent’s Prevention Primer—Risk and Protective Factors
You try to keep your kids healthy, right? You make sure they get enough sleep, eat fruits and vegetables, and brush their teeth. Prevention is key to keeping your child well. When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs, preventive measures—also called “protective factors”—can help keep your child from using substances.1 In contrast, risk factors are like red flags that can warn you about possible dangers in your child’s future—and help you prevent those dangers.
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