The Power of Parents
“A Family’s Best Defense for Drug Prevention”
Presented by the KM Parent Resource Network
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Speakers:
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Lybert Family, Your Choice in Hartland, www.yourchoice-live.org
Captain Frank McElderry & Detective Bob Grall, Metro Drug Unit of Waukesha County Sheriff
Department
Alissa Darin, 6th-12th grade counselor and KM AODA coordinator, [email protected]
“Now Is the Time” video can be found at https://vimeo.com/119505928?ref=tw-share
Additional Resources Include: (All resources found on KMPRN website “Teen Parties: A Family
Survival Guide section at www.kmsd.edu/parentresources .)
www.doseofrealitywi.gov – Information about prescription drug abuse and locations of prescription drug drop
boxes for proper disposal throughout Wisconsin, including Waukesha County.
www.madd.org/powerofparents - Free digital download of the parent handbook “Power of Parents” and other
useful information about topics concerning underage drinking.
www.madd.org/underage-drinking/power-of-youth - Information geared for teens & teen booklet
www.sadd.org/contract.htm - A family contract for discussing risky behaviors
www.drugfree.org - Partnership for drug free kids – excellent parent resources
www.abovetheinfluence.com – Resources for teens to rise above peer pressure of all kinds
http://teens.drugabuse.gov - The science behind drug abuse & addiction for teens
www.niaaa.nih.gov - National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
www.thecoolspot.gov - Educational website on alcohol and peer pressure for youth ages 11-13
www.parentteenmatters.org - Parenting tips for talking about dangerous decisions
www.yourchoice-live.org – Resources, monthly e-newsletter, Detour classes located in Hartland
www.addictionresourcecouncilwaukeshawi.org -Resources and 24 hour helpline at 262-524-7920
www.tobwis.org – Information, fact sheets, and resources on tobacco and e-cigarettes.
Upcoming KM Parent Resource Network Events:
November 11, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, “Maximize Your Family’s Health through Informed Food Choices”
a coffee chat facilitated by Annette O’Leary Quinn, Nurse Practitioner, Yoga 4 All, 208 Oak Crest Drive,
Wales. Learn the latest evidenced based science of eating well. This talk will focus on antioxidant and antiInflammatory foods in very practical terms and will take the mystery out of healthy eating. Visit
http://informedfoodchoices.eventbrite.com . Coffee donated by Café Buzzz.
January 20, 6:30-8:00 PM, "Confident, Resilient Kids in Five Easy Steps" By Kimberly Krueger, Cushing
Elementary Activity Center. Learn the 5 tried and true steps that when used again and again will grow your
child's self-confidence and resiliency, decrease anxiety levels and build their character. These steps work for
kids of all ages: elementary through high school! Reserve your seat for this FREE event at
http://5stepstoconfidence.eventbrite.com .
February 10, 6:30-8:30 PM, “The Anatomy of the Adolescent Brain” by Dr. Brian Fidlin, Psy.D., licensed
clinical psychologist with Milwaukee Psychiatric Physicians Chartered, Cushing Elementary Activity
Center. A straight forward discussion of pediatric brain development and the impact it has on decision making,
emotions, and risk taking from childhood through the teenage years. Visit http://drfidlin.eventbrite.com to
reserve you seat!
Visit www.kmsd.edu/parentresources for all KMPRN FREE events & information.
Thank you to all of the KM PTO’s for their financial support that makes these events possible!
Resource Fair Participants:
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KM Parent Resource Network – www.kmsd.edu/parentresources
Your Choice – www.yourchoice-live.org
Drug Free Communities Coalition of Waukesha County – www.waukeshacounty.gov/dfc
Addiction Resource Council, Waukesha County - www.addictionresourcecouncilwaukeshawi.org
Gals Institute, LLC – www.galsinstitute.com
Rosecrance – www.rosecrance.org
Permanent Prescription Drug Take-Back Drop Box Locations: (You do not need to reside in
these communities to use these drop boxes. Leave medication in original container.)
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City of Hartland Police Department, 210 Cottonwood Avenue, Hartland, WI
Mukwonago Police Department, 627 S. Rochester Street, Mukwonago, WI
Oconomowoc Police Department, 174 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc
City of Pewaukee Municipal Court Building, W240 N3065 Pewaukee Rd., Pewaukee, WI
Village of Pewaukee Police Department, 235 Hickory Street, Pewaukee, WI
City of Muskego Police Department, W183 S8150 Racine Avenue, Muskego, WI
Waukesha County Sheriff Dept. Lobby, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI
City of Waukesha Police Department, 1901 Delafield Street, Waukesha, WI
Mobile App Resource:
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids is now offering their complete “Drug Guide for Parents” which is a quick
and easy reference as a mobile app for Android phones and iPhones. Access vital information on drugs most
commonly used by teens including photos, slang terms, and short-and long-term effects. The free mobile app
also includes quick links to connect parents with support specialists and other resources. Visit
www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/mobile-app for more details.
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