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Alcohol Awareness Month and the CDC
Alcohol use can increase your risk of breast cancer. During this Alcohol Awareness Month, take small steps to lower your…
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,…
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Keep your teen safe on the road The open road gives us a sense of freedom. Teens love the ability…
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…
10 New Year’s resolutions for the whole family
10 New Year’s resolutions for the whole family The start of a new year inspires change. Many want to…
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
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Nobel Prize Day: Celebrating role models
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Stop the lying!
Stop the lying! Telling the truth is a moral we hope all of our kids adopt. But, as our kids…
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.…
Secrets that make healthy eating fun
Secrets that make healthy eating fun Kids today consume a huge portion of processed and packaged food. If you’re tired…
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…
50+ random acts of kindness for everyone
50+ random acts of kindness for everyone Being kind should not be reserved for one certain day – it should…
Welcome Anita Shankle to the HEARTS for Families Team!
Welcome Anita Shankle to the HEARTS for Families Team! HEARTS would like to introduce our newest employee and a great…
8 ways parents can work with schools to ensure student success
8 ways parents can work with schools to ensure student success Surprises can spring up: a homework assignment due…
8 ways to celebrate Family Stories Month
8 ways to celebrate Family Stories Month Family traditions and stories hold a special place in our hearts. Holidays are…
The teenage brain on alcohol [infographic]
The teenage brain on alcohol [infographic] Talk to your child or teen about their developing brains and underage drinking. It…
Spend time with your teens to curb their interest in substances
Spend time with your teens to curb their interest in substances Did you know that people are more likely to…
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…
Welcome Megan Pope to the HEARTS for Families Team!
Welcome Megan Pope to the HEARTS for Families Team! Megan Montgomery Pope joined the HEARTS for Families team as the…
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…
4 social media musts for parents
4 social media musts for parents Screen time for kids is probably one of the most frequently talked about parenting…
Fall Family Fun: Making a memorable season
Fall Family Fun: Making a memorable season Fall weather brings a whole new world of sites, smells and adventures. Just…
National Homemade Cookies Day: 6 fun recipes to bake with your kids
National Homemade Cookies Day: 6 fun recipes to bake with your kids We don’t know about you, but we love…
HEARTS for Families’ CEO published on Parenting Hub
HEARTS for Families’ CEO published on Parenting Hub We are so proud of our CEO Sue Laney for getting her…
One-on-one: Spending quality time with your child
One-on-one: Spending quality time with your child We are all busy. It is the reality we live in; we are…
Addressing curiosity: How to answer the tough questions your child asks
Addressing curiosity: How to answer the tough questions your child asks Kids say the darndest things – and then they…
How to encourage imaginative play
How to encourage imaginative play The reason many parenting experts worry about the amount of screen time children have is…
7 ways to being a happier, more positive parent
7 ways to being a happier, more positive parent Parenting takes work. Patience. Understanding. To some, it is second nature.…
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…
Teaching your child to be charitable
Teaching your child to be charitable Did you know that being charitable not only benefits the receiver of the gift,…
Bored? 50 fun sober activities
Bored? 50 fun sober activities Boredom is one of the biggest reasons youth choose to experiment with drugs and alcohol,…
Technology: Screen time can be good
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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…
Free activities to learn and bond with your toddler
Free activities to learn and bond with your toddler A child’s first years are filled with milestones. Babies learn to…
Bagged lunches your kids will actually eat
Bagged lunches your kids will actually eat School is back in session, which means a new schedule, homework and, of…
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…
Avoiding the homework struggle
Avoiding the homework struggle The start of a new school year is exciting for many. Kids get to see their…
Establishing respect with your child
Establishing respect with your child You can’t teach a child to be respectful without modeling it yourself. Your children follow…
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Magical moments to take notice of every day In our rush to get through the day, we can forget about…
National Ice Cream Month: How to create a family ice cream bar
National Ice Cream Month: How to create a family ice cream bar It is hot and it is National Ice…