By Ashley Winterstein
The Laws of Life are the values and ideals that guide the decisions people make every day. These leading principles may vary for each person based on the experiences that influence their life.
The Annual Laws of Life Essay Contest asks middle and high school students across the Eastern Shore to write about the principles that are…
Parenting/Kids
Laws of Life Essay Contest Awards Celebration
Mother’s Day Wish
As we approach Mother’s Day, we believe that there is nothing more important to parents than having safe and healthy families. One way of accomplishing this is to talk to your children about the dangers of alcohol and drugs. Let them know that your Mother’s Day wish is that they do not engage in underage drinking or the use of…
Drug Abuse Leads to Increased Teen Drop-out
…Talbot Partnership for Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Prevention reports that researchers have found that teen drug abuse increases the risk of failure at school. This includes poor academic performance which can lead to increased truancy and drop-out rates.
Experts at the Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc. (IBH) and the Center on Young Adult Health and Development (CYAHD) at
Parents Need to Understand the Total Impact of Underage Drinking
…Alcohol use by persons under age 21 years is a major public health problem. According to Gary Pearce, Director for Talbot Partnership, “While many parents are most concerned with their teens drinking and driving, there are many other issues associated with underage alcohol consumption that parents need to be aware of as well.”
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),
Fatherhood Re-Entry Support Group Gains Recognition
…The Talbot County Department of Social Services (DSS) Young Fathers/Non-Custodial Parents Employment Program launched the Inside Out Dad curriculum through its outreach with the Talbot County Department of Corrections. Initiated in 2010, this program teaches employment readiness, financial management, and personal effectiveness.
According to Tom Wardrop, Outreach Facilitator and Mentor, Talbot County Department of Social Services, “Based on about 15,000
Parents and Students Urged to Have a Safe and Sober Prom
Prom night is a memorable night for teens and parents alike. Talbot Partnership for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention is encouraging parents and teens to be sure that students have fun, but in a safe and alcohol free way.
Statistics show that traffic deaths among teens during typical prom season weekends (March 1 through May 31) are higher than any…
Parents – Ensure a Safe Spring Break
Spring break is around the corner and teens are looking forward to a well deserved break from school. Spring break can be a time to unwind, to forget about midterms and essays, and just have fun. Whether your kids are traveling or staying at home, however, Spring break can be a dangerous time for experimentation or excessive partying.
“Students who…
Energy Drinks and Alcohol: A Dangerous Mix for Teens
…Energy drinks can be dangerous for teenagers, according to a new report published in a pediatrics journal. According to Talbot Partnership for Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Prevention, the drinks are particularly dangerous when combined with alcohol. The drinks can cause rapid heartbeat, insomnia, high blood pressure, anxiety and obesity, researchers write in Pediatrics in Review.
“They contain too much
