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February is Healthy Teen Relationships Month. Here are 5 tips from a family therapist on talking about consent with your teen. teenhealthcare.org/blog/5-tips-fo…

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with these engaging and inspiring titles for children. savethechildren.org/us/charity-sto…

Loveisrespect.org has some great resources for teens and parents/caregivers for supporting healthy dating relationships: loveisrespect.org

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. And reflecting on the idea that light and love are both the questions and the answers.

Friday Facts about teen alcohol use. Learn more about protecting your child from alcohol use here: drive.google.com/file/d/1IC9AVi… Source: vox.com/2016/1/26/1083…

12 tips for happier holidays from the @bbrfoundation @BrainandBehaviorResearchFoundation. bbrfoundation.org/blog/de-stress…

Talking with kids and teens about family history of substance abuse can be hard, but understanding one's genetic risk is critical. Here are some tips for how to think about and prepare for having the conversation at various ages and stages. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addict…

Starts today! Collecting through December 18th.

Guide for parents in talking with your kids about alcohol use here: ow.ly/IVHW50UgzU0.

Gratitude is good for you! Here's a fun family activity to do together on this Thanksgiving day from Renee Jain of GoZen.com. gozen.com/gobble-up-grat…

Check out tips from Ask.Listen.Learn.org for strategies and idea for building bonds with children through conversations. Link below or in bio: drive.google.com/file/d/1wp4Dg8… #FridayFacts #Prevention #Communication #TriTownCouncil

Appreciated this quick read from Technosapiens' Jacqueline Nesi about social media and mental health --- big takeaways? Support not shame, 3rd spaces, media literacy and following the science. tinyurl.com/2s39azwt

REMINDER: Last day to register for elementary and middle school SKI BRADFORD programs is November 12th at noon. More info and link to registration: tritowncouncil.org/horizons-progr…

Have a teen seeking a meaningful, skill building experience while earning community service hours? Be a virtual peer tutor! TTC will train tutors and match them with tutees in grades 3 - 8 Link here to sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Check out this article from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, with advice on how to use Halloween as an opportunity to talk with kids about healthy eating. uwhealth.org/news/halloween…

Save the Date! Drop boxes at Tri-Town police stations.

Meet Tri-Town Council's Board of Directors! We are grateful for this generous team of local professionals and community members, stepping up to serve our youth and families! Meet our 24-25 Board and learn why they chose to serve Tri-Town Council here: ow.ly/B5Ys50TwC8C

Brooke Drozdowicz has joined the TTC team as the Horizons Enrichment Coordinator! Brooke was a volunteer for TTC's Coalition, and serves as a data analyst at LEAP for Education and as TESPTO's enrichment coordinator for Steward. Welcome to Tri-Town Council, Brooke!

Headed to #Boxford #Apple Festival on Saturday the 21st? Please stop by the young makers' market outside the Center at 10 Elm from 10 -3PM. 3 creatives will be there selling their homemade wares --- 3D printed items, handmade coasters, jewelry, coloring books and more!