Tips For Parent-Child Involvement

National Red Ribbon Week is always celebrated October 23-31 with the simple message of "Say NO to drugs!" Kids pre-school age and up can benefit from learnign about having a drug-free lifestyle.

You and your family CAN make a positive difference when you volunteer together. Small children can be just as helpful as older ones; the key is to choose an age-appropriate volunteer activity.

Stir up some fun with your kids in the kitchen. Research shows that children clearly have fun and feel a sense of pride when they whip something up in the kitchen. Create a future chef in your family!

Summer reading should never be a bore! Reading can be built into part of summer's fun activities...parents, child care providers, and day care centers just need to be creative on how reading is built into the day!

From coaches to team moms...volunteering can mean extra commitments as well as extra fun.