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From the website-
10 Resolutions That Show Your
Kids You Care:
1. Teach your children to trust you by seeing you as
a role model.
2. Be patient, not just tolerant. Apologize when you
make a mistake or do something you regret.
3. Ask teens what they need from you – and do
whatever you can to meet those needs
click here for the list of resolutions
| Have you seen this educational icon? |
| packaging of most over-the-counter cough medicines. The Stop Medicine Abuse educational icon was developed to serve as a tool to alert parents to the potential for teen abuse of cough medicines containing dextromethorphan. ,,,,more info here |
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Signs of Alcohol Poisoning
~ Does not respond to being talked to,
shouted at, pinched, prodded or poked.
~ Vomits while sleeping or passed out and
doesn't wake up after vomiting.
~ Can't stand up or can't remain standing
unless aided by others.
~ Won't wake up despite repeated attempts.
~ Has slow breathing.
~ Skin is bluish, purplish, cool or clammy to
the touch.
If one of your friends shows any of these
symptoms CALL 911 for medical assistance.
~ Does not respond to being talked to,
shouted at, pinched, prodded or poked.
~ Vomits while sleeping or passed out and
doesn't wake up after vomiting.
~ Can't stand up or can't remain standing
unless aided by others.
~ Won't wake up despite repeated attempts.
~ Has slow breathing.
~ Skin is bluish, purplish, cool or clammy to
the touch.
If one of your friends shows any of these
symptoms CALL 911 for medical assistance.
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