by DFCC Blogger | Sep 10, 2020 | National Observances, Parents, Prevention
My 9-year old who is sitting at the counter still working on a 1-page Science assignment that he should have completed 30 minutes ago, begins to cry. I’m trying to vigorously stir my sauce to keep it from bubbling over. My son tells me he is stuck on a word he can’t...
by DFCC Blogger | Apr 23, 2019 | Environmental Strategies, Health and Wellness, Healthy Environment, Medication Take-Back, National Observances, Prescription Drug Misuse, Prevention, Resources
The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and it’s time for a spring cleaning! As we go through our dusty boxes and clean out drawers and cabinets and closets, we often forget about one of the most important things to clean out…the medicine...
by DFCC Blogger | Aug 31, 2018 | Addiction, National Observances, Prescription Drug Misuse, Prevention
It’s “Fri-yay”!!! We’ve made it through another long week of “please cover your mouth when you sneeze” carpools, “if you don’t sign I get in trouble” agenda signing, “I hate sandwiches” lunch packing, “I need another drink of water” bedtimes, “I forgot my...
by DFCC Blogger | Sep 1, 2017 | Addiction, National Observances, Recovery
Today I sat in the parent drop off line at school as per the usual routine. I took deep gulps of my coffee in between the stopping and going as our mini-van edged closer and closer to the sweet sound of quietness between dropping off my last child and my commute to...
by DFCC Blogger | May 19, 2017 | National Observances, Resources, Suicide
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in our nation, the 9th leading cause of death in the State of Florida. Suicide not only rocks a family, but entire schools, work places and the community. The word “suicide” evokes uncomfortable feelings and it’s not a...
by DFCC Blogger | Mar 29, 2017 | National Observances, Parents, Social Norms, Special Events, Underage Alcohol Use
What’s the real story behind teen drinking? With Alcohol Awareness month approaching, MADD SWFL wants to answer this question for Charlotte County. In April, MADD celebrates its national Campaign Power Talk 21, which encourages parents to have conversations with their...
