Apr
17
2012
Studies show that students who don’t participate in after-school programs are three times more likely to engage in risky behaviors like underage drinking.  I sat down with the girls DC...
Apr
16
2012
Warm summer temperatures have come early this year, and that means it’s biking weather!  Whether biking to school with your kids or commuting to work, the staff at Village Skis and Bikes...
Apr
13
2012
When you were a teenager, did you ever make a mistake? I’m talking about the kind of mistake that brings on an avalanche of other problems—such as being dropped from a sports team,...
Apr
13
2012
As the Attorney General of Alabama, I have an opportunity to work with amazing individuals and organizations on issues that impact the great people of Alabama. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and I...
Apr
12
2012
As an elementary physical education teacher, helping kids say "Yes" to a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important facets of my job. A constant message to my students is about choices...
Apr
11
2012
I love my job! No, really. I love what I do every day. As a field representative for The Century Council, I get the privilege of meeting the most dynamic, enthusiastic and driven young people all...
Apr
04
2012
Blog Post #1 of 2 from our guest author: SPARK Children learn from the influences around them. Part of growing up is creating the habits that will follow your children throughout their lifetimes and...
Apr
03
2012
Helping kids say ‘YES’ to a healthy lifestyle and ‘NO’ to underage drinking is really important. This morning I was invited to Al Roker’s morning show “Wake Up...
Mar
29
2012
From The Globe and Mail: Hannah and her mother went clothes shopping at the mall. Both were pleased with their purchases and celebrated with lattés at the Morning Star Café. They had a...
Mar
16
2012
From The Globe and Mail Teenagers say that the worst thing about school is the work. But for many teens, there is something else that can be an even greater source of daily stress. Nathan at school...

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