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...
by smartmarketing | Feb 1, 2025 | Blog
This month we are focusing on a protective factor that is the subjective sense of adult status. I want to start out by pointing out that this protective factor is based on the fact that a youth feels like they are an adult, regardless of if you really consider them...
by smartmarketing | Jan 1, 2025 | Blog
This month’s risk factor is so important. I would even argue that it is perhaps the most influential risk factor that we have ever discussed in these posts. This risk factor has to do with more than just behavior and parenting, this risk factor has to do with our...
by smartmarketing | Dec 1, 2024 | Blog
Christmas is in full swing for our little community, and like last month this will mean lots of extra family time for many, especially those with children. This is a great time to reflect and be intentional about this month’s protective factor, which is spending time...
by smartmarketing | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog
The Holiday season is right around the corner, and for many this means spending time with family and friends to celebrate and reflect on the year we have had. While for many, the holidays are a happy and exciting time, I think it is important to recognize that for...
by smartmarketing | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
Every two years there is a statewide survey given to students Grades 6-12 called the Missouri Student Survey. This survey is optional for school districts to participate in, but this year over 2,800 students statewide completed the survey, and 706 of those were from...
