by smartmarketing | Aug 1, 2025 | Blog
A couple of months ago we discussed how autonomy can be a protective factor for substance use. This month’s blog is just going to build on that concept as we discuss how Identity Exploration in Love and World View can also be protective factors for substance use....
by smartmarketing | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog
This month we are going to be focusing on something that may seem like common sense to most caregivers, but my hope is that even if you think this is something you have already considered that you may see other ways this may affect your child that you hadn’t...
by smartmarketing | Jun 1, 2025 | Blog
Hello Caregivers! Today’s protective factor is one that can be a bit difficult to balance but also is a great segway into the protective factors we will be discussing in the next few months as well. This protective factor can have such a huge impact on youth because...
by smartmarketing | May 1, 2025 | Blog
This month many students will celebrate graduating and starting a new chapter into adulthood. However, there are some students who are not getting to celebrate with their classmates, because even though this should be an exciting time for them, they aren’t getting to...
by smartmarketing | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog
Hi there! This month we are focusing on another Protective Factor and that is Language Based Discipline. Just as a reminder in case you are new here, a protective factor is a factor present in a child’s life that makes them less likely to use substances such as...
by smartmarketing | Mar 1, 2025 | Blog
This month we will be discussing the risk factor of transitions and mobility. Transitions and mobility can put youth at a greater risk of substance use for many reasons. However, transitions are just part of life. Here are some of the reasons that transitions and...
