September, 2010 message

Transitions can be a stressful time for families.  As the school year begins, kids may face new temptations to try risky behaviors becasue they think that "everyone is doing it." 

Here are a few suggestions for helping your child transition for a fun, safe school year:

Encourage your child to:

• Get to know their school
• Seek out a caring adult that they can talk to
• Expand their friendship base by joining new clubs and activities
• Be yourself - don't feel like you have to change to fit in

For more suggestions visit: http://healthyyouth.org/

Thank you for all you do!

The Community Coalition for Healthy Youth

P.S. We’d appreciate your feedback…it only takes a minute (or less)!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/School_Transitions_Survey