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JOIN US: ARE WE THERE YET?!
a path to effective parenting
New from our Parent Center - a monthly series covering the most important and frequently requested parenting topics!
Next meeting Dec 11: Siblings, Rivalry, & Lifelong Bonds​
More info, click here.
What our kids are REALLY saying:
the latest survey on alcohol & marijuana use
LM CONNECTS sponsors a Community-Level Youth Development Evaluation (CLYDE) survey every two years which is completed by students at Hommocks and Mamaroneck High School. The survey highlights local alcohol and substance use trends and helps to inform district and community programming.
Thanks to all who joined us our presentation of ‘What Teens are REALLY saying - the latest results of our drug and alcohol survey' which was made possible through LM CONNECTS - an alliance of representatives from LMCCC, Mamaroneck Schools, PT Council, Police Department Youth Officers and other community members.
In front of a full house of parents, district administrators, and Board of Ed members, we heard directly from survey expert Dan Webb, who shared with us his insights on the trends our teens are facing concerning alcohol and drug use in our community. Many thanks to our panel of support professionals - social workers Helene Fremder and Nicolette Laoiza, youth officer Frank Maresca, and LMCCC’s clinical director Alan Dienstag - who shared their insights and provided meaningful suggestions for how parents and community members can support our students.
One major take home of the evening regarding prevention when it comes to substance use/abuse: communicate often and early with your kids! Check out this list of DOs and DON'Ts to keep in mind when having conversations with your kids - we were glad to see many of you at our follow-up program: ‘Creating Your Family’s Drug and Alcohol Policy’ which will took place on Nov 13. This is the first program of a year-long series offered by LMCCC's Parent Center. More info on the full series 'ARE WE THERE YET? - A Path to Effective Parenting, visit our Parent Center page!