Social Hosting 101: Part 1
Social Hosting 101: Part 1 When you think about teenagers and the major decisions that are put into their paths,…
HEARTS for Families Announces 2015 Golden Heart Award Recipient
HEARTS for Families Announces 2015 Golden Heart Award Recipient Each year, the members of the HEARTS for Families team are…
You are not alone: Resources for preventing underage drinking
You are not alone: Resources for preventing underage drinking Did you know that, on average, youth are starting to drink…
10 truths all kids need to know
10 truths all kids need to know 1. Laugh at yourself. One day you will look back and laugh at…
“Be The Wall” Parade in Moultrie, Georgia
"Be The Wall" Parade in Moultrie, Georgia Moultrie STEP Up Workgroup members participated in the Christmas Parade 2015 “A Very…
HEARTS sends new communications coordinator to the Big Apple
HEARTS sends new communications coordinator to the Big Apple We are so excited to share with you about the opportunity…
Underage drinking: 5 conversation starters
Underage drinking: 5 conversation starters “Hello, how was your day?” “Fine.” “Anything interesting happen?” “Not really.” Conversations with teens aren’t…
The impact of your donation to HEARTS for Families
The impact of your donation to HEARTS for Families As we wrap up 2015, many of us are thinking about…
Binge drinking is on the rise, but HEARTS is making a difference
Binge drinking is on the rise, but HEARTS is making a difference We have some bad news and some good…
Underage drinking: Keeping holiday cheer safe
Underage drinking: Keeping holiday cheer safe The holidays have arrived. That ‘most wonderful time of the year’ is very social.…
The importance of mentors for youth
The importance of mentors for youth Take a look back at your life. Who inspired you as a kid? Who…
Helping kids cope with anxiety
Helping kids cope with anxiety The race is on. School is back in session. Families go in all directions with…
Underage drinking: Drunk driving is just the beginning
Underage drinking: Drunk driving is just the beginning When it comes to underage drinking, most parents know to talk to…
The link between child abuse and a child’s well-being [infographic]
The link between child abuse and a child’s well-being [infographic] Preventing child abuse and neglect improves the health and quality…
Red Ribbon Week in Region 2
Red Ribbon Week in Region 2 Red Ribbon Week is almost here! Between October 23 and 31, 2015, HEARTS for…
What we are up to: Positive Culture Framework Training
What we are up to: Positive Culture Framework Training Next week, many of the HEARTS staff will be traveling to…
Upcoming Event: The Choice Bus in Ware County
Upcoming Event: The Choice Bus in Ware County HEARTS for Families is a co-sponsoring an event that will be coming…
Underage drinking: Myth versus reality
Underage drinking: Myth versus reality There is a lot of information out there regarding alcohol and underage drinking - you…
HEARTS for Families delivers free inspirational binders to students
HEARTS for Families delivers free inspirational binders to students Waycross Middle School, Ware County Middle School and Colquitt County Middle…
School is out: Preventing social hosting
School is out: Preventing social hosting Summer is a time of freedom and relaxation. Parents tend to relax on curfews,…
BELIEVE 2015 Summer Conference in Millen
BELIEVE 2015 Summer Conference in Millen HEARTS Region 2 will be participating in the Believe 2015 Conference sponsored by Jenkins…
National Internet Safety Month: Keeping your child safe online
National Internet Safety Month: Keeping your child safe online The Internet is a wonderful place. It allows us access to…
Career Days at LK Moss Middle School in Buena Vista
Career Days at LK Moss Middle School in Buena Vista On May 11-13, 2015 Marion County Sheriff Derrell Neal hosted…
Costs of excessive drinking in Georgia [infographic]
Costs of excessive drinking in Georgia [infographic] Excessive alcohol consumption is responsible for an average of 80,000 deaths in the…
National Prevention Week: “The Voice of One, the Power of All.”
National Prevention Week: “The Voice of One, the Power of All.” Next week, May 17-23, 2015, HEARTS for Families and…
Jonesboro passes Social Host Ordinance!
Jonesboro passes Social Host Ordinance! We are proud to say that after plenty of hard work by our HEARTS staff…
Law enforcement appreciation events
Law enforcement appreciation events During the week of April 7-10, HEARTS for Families visited Law Enforcement agencies in Clayton County…
The look of future education and why it matters today
The look of future education and why it matters today First there was the chalkboard. Then came the projector. Today,…
Drunk driving: It affects everyone
Drunk driving: It affects everyone Drinking and driving don’t mix. Yet, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every two…
Georgia programs your teen will love
Georgia programs your teen will love Summer will soon be upon us. Teen schedules free up but parent schedules still…
Tell or ask: How to get people to consider change
Tell or ask: How to get people to consider change Ever try to convince someone to make a change? Efforts…
Are teens more prone to addiction?
Are teens more prone to addiction? In past blog posts we have discussed the effects of alcohol on the teen brain.…
Teen Tech Week: Using technology for education
Teen Tech Week: Using technology for education Head to your nearest library – online! March 8 -14, 2015 celebrates Teen Tech…
Understanding the teenage frame of mind
Understanding the teenage frame of mind Decisions and opinions change as kids grow into teens. Risk takes on a new…
Red Ribbon Week – Get Involved
Red Ribbon Week – Get Involved Red Ribbon Week is here! Between October 23 and 31, 2014, HEARTS for Families…
STEP Up Ware Workgroup’s Retreat
STEP Up Ware Workgroup’s Retreat Recently, the STEP Up Ware Workgroup invited community members to attend “A Vision for our Children’s Future”…
It takes a village: Help prevent underage drinking in your community
It takes a village: Help prevent underage drinking in your community Underage drinking occurs in all communities at different ages.…