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Keynote Address: School Based Prevention and Intervention Programming by Fred Muench, President and CEO Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Who should attend?
- Student Leaders
- School Administrators
- Wellness Coordinators and Educators
- Athletic Directors
- Coaches
- Nurses
- Guidance Personnel
- Club Advisors
- School Resource Officers
For more information, http://www.miaa.net/gen/miaa_generated_bin/documents/basic_module/Opioid_Conference_flier2.pdf
Learn about the launch of the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative’s (MSAPC) new campaign! The next meeting of the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will be held on Thursday, January 31 at 7 pm at Beth Israel Deaconess – Milton Hospital, in the Nangeroni Conference Room. The meeting will feature the Coalition’s new Parent Campaign to reduce underage drinking.
Parents and guardians of school age students Kindergarten through 12th grade are strongly encouraged to participate. Critical parenting information, tips and guidance will be highlighted. Get a sneak-peak at www.rethinkthedrinks.org.
Coalition meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Save the date and see you then!
- Minimizing youth access to alcohol, tobacco, nicotine delivery devices, marijuana, opioids and other drugs
- Supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction.
The Braintree Community Partnership on Substance Use meets from 6:30pm to 8pm in the Cahill Auditorium at Town Hall on or around the fourth Wednesday of the month (with the exception of July and December).
Interested in becoming a member?
Please contact:
Lyn Frano, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator
Email: lfrano@braintreema.gov
Come hear Tara McCarthy (MPS parent) provide tried and true strategies to feed your family. Whether your child is a toddler, or in high school and all the grades in between, Tara’s tips will take the stress out of meal times! She’ll also discuss the division of responsibility between the child and the parent when it comes to eating and making healthy choices. There will be food tasting in the lobby after the event. This event is free and open to the public.
Why are digital issues so challenging for parents today? This presentation and discussion, led by Dr. Elizabeth Englander, will cover the myths that might be undermining parental confidence; broad issues to think about and why they matter (such as content, what is displaced by tech for today’s kids, the impact of tech on brain development and behavior and relationships); and how to talk to kids about living with technology. Everything is based on research, including rules & tips that parents/guardians rate as most successful.
All families, interested community members, are encouraged to attend.
Sponsored by: Norfolk District Attorney’s Office
Presented by: Braintree Alliance for Safe and Healthy Youth
Contact:
Melonie Bennett, Director of Health & Wellness; melonie.bennett@braintreeschools.org
Jean Afzali, Director of Nursing Services; jean.afzali@braintreeschools.org
Milton Public Schools and the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition PARENT Speaker Series
New York Times Best Selling Author, Jessica Lahey, J.D.
Jessica offers practical advice for fostering deep, meaningful learning by offering kids more autonomy at home and in school, helping them feel more competent, and strengthening parent-child and teacher-student relationships.
- Minimizing youth access to alcohol, tobacco, nicotine delivery devices, marijuana, opioids and other drugs
- Supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction.
The Braintree Community Partnership on Substance Use meets from 6:30pm to 8pm in the Cahill Auditorium at Town Hall on or around the fourth Wednesday of the month (with the exception of July and December).
Interested in becoming a member?
Please contact:
Lyn Frano, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator
Email: lfrano@braintreema.gov
Childcare will be available FREE. (Must register)
For more information, contact Betsy Harris: 781-337-7500 x 25201; elizabeth.harris@weymouthschools.org
The modern world is filled with new devices, tools, and information platforms. What was unimaginable a few years ago has become integrated into our daily lives, moving rapidly from luxury to indispensable. At the same time, we are seeing drastic increases in stress, anxiety and depressive disorders, which are often assumed to be related to the use of tech and social media.
Program Objectives:
• Understand the impact of technological devices and social media platforms on cognition, learning, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Develop strategies and school policies to minimize the negative impact of these innovations.
• Teach students how to make informed decisions about their use of tech and social media.
• Recognize cyberbullying and develop appropriate interventions.
All families, interested community members, are encouraged to attend this program.
Certificates of Attendance (for PDPs) and Contact Hours for nurses and Braintree staff/faculty will be provided for this event.
Speaker:
Julie Love, MSN, APRN, PPCNP-BC
Director, McLean School Nurse Liaison Project
Presented By:
Braintree Alliance for Safe and Healthy Youth
Contact:
Melonie Bennett, Director of Health and Wellness; melonie.bennett@braintreeschools.org
Jean Afzali, Director of Nursing Services; jean.afzali@braintreeschools.org