Holiday Prevention Checklist: Ensuring Teens Stay Safe and Healthy

The holiday season brings excitement, traditions and time spent with family and friends. Along with the fun, it can also bring unique risks for teens, from increased stress to greater exposure to alcohol and other risky behaviors. As parents and caregivers, you play a...

Icebreaker Activity: Walk of Fame

When a group is meeting for the first time or welcoming new members, this activity is a fun way to learn each person’s name and interesting facts about them. It also helps participants build connections by discovering what they have in common. Time Needed: 15 minutes...

Let’s Celebrate the Great American Smokeout

The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 20, 2025! “Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your...

Vaping 101: What Teens and Parents Need to Know

Vaping has quickly become one of the most common substance use trends among teens. According to national surveys, millions of young people report using e-cigarettes, often believing it’s safer than smoking traditional cigarettes (Monitoring the Future, National Youth...

Shining Bright: Celebrating Lights On Afterschool

Every year, communities across the nation come together to celebrate Lights On Afterschool, a day dedicated to showcasing the important role afterschool programs play in the lives of young people, families and communities. Organized by the Afterschool Alliance, this...