by DFCC Blogger | Apr 10, 2019 | Health and Wellness, Parents, Prevention
I was at a local restaurant recently when I noticed what appeared to be a mother and her middle school son sit down together at a table facing each other. I thought to myself, how nice that they get to enjoy some time together. After a short while, I glanced over at...
by DFCC Blogger | Mar 28, 2019 | Parents, Prevention, Safe Socializing
Flowers, sunshine, new beginnings, all that stuff! Okay, if you’re a true Floridian you know it doesn’t really mean much as far as weather is concerned (except for that pollen on everything). But it is a time when most people think about a fresh start at something. ...
by DFCC Blogger | Feb 28, 2019 | Environmental Strategies, Healthy Environment, Medication Take-Back, Parents, Poison Control, Prescription Drug Misuse, Prevention, Social Norms
I was stunned as my pre-teen headed for the medicine cabinet, grabbed the ibuprofen, and began getting some out for herself. I was in shock because she didn’t ask. She had always asked before just taking it. When did it become a thing where she didn’t think she had...
by DFCC Blogger | Jan 16, 2019 | Parents, Social Norms
My Facebook feed is bombarded with everyone talking about how they are working toward their New Year’s Resolutions. Some are trying to lose weight and get healthy, others are reading more, some have decided to help others, and one friend is planning to travel...
by DFCC Blogger | Dec 20, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Parents, Social Norms
Tangible, memorable, real experiences have the most impact on our lives. Even now, take a moment to remember an experience that encouraged you, exhilarated you, gave you joy…and to this day you remember its impact. Perhaps it set you in a new direction, made a lasting...
by DFCC Blogger | Dec 6, 2018 | Parents, Resources, Social Norms
As my daughter looked up at me, I saw her beautiful blue eyes begging for an answer through her tears. There were so many firsts that rushed through my mind with her as my oldest child. The first time she skinned her knee, the first time she lost a tooth,...
