Teens
Mar
25
2011
We work with many athletes in order to reach kids – few of them are as effective or inspiring as Julie Foudy. Through her work with the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy, she’s touched the lives...
Mar
18
2011
Yesterday, The Century Council was pleased to join our partner the National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), for their annual Speak Out! day on Capitol Hill. We teamed up with...
Mar
17
2011
From The Globe and Mail
Dear Dr. Wolf, I’ve caught my son, who’s in Grade 9, smoking pot a few times. I’ve told him repeatedly that I don’t want him smoking marijuana. Here’s the kicker: He...
Mar
07
2011
The Century Council is tremendously excited for tomorrow’s seventh annual taping of public service announcements (PSAs) with State Attorneys General. We look forward to this opportunity every year...
Mar
07
2011
It’s not easy being a young woman. There are numerous pressures on you growing up – you’re expected to be smart but cute, independent but demure, confident but not domineering. Adding to all this,...
Mar
04
2011
From The Globe and Mail:
“Every weekend, when I know most of the kids in his grade are out doing stuff with friends, my Ryan is always home. Nobody calls him and he seems to have nobody to...
Feb
24
2011
In 2010, we enhanced our Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix program with the addition of the Ask, Listen, Learn educational fitness game. We developed the game to emphasize physical...
Feb
17
2011
We were thrilled to read SAMHSA’s ‘Data Spotlight’ today, which points out that 94% of 12-14 year olds are not currently drinking alcohol. This number is very encouraging – it reflects the progress...
Feb
17
2011
From The Globe And Mail
“Where were you? It’s 2:30 A.M.!” “Daniel’s car broke down and my cellphone died.” “You could have used Daniel’s phone.” “His died too.” “You’ve been drinking, haven’t you...
Feb
03
2011
From The Globe and Mail
“Mom, I really like your blouse. It makes you look pretty. Oh, and I have to show you this coat I saw online. It’s so nice. I just have to get it. And it’s on sale....






