Suggestions for Parents
Sun 6/30/2013
Suggestions for Parents
Parent Tips
If your teen is giving a party-Help your teenager plan the party. Make a guest list and invite only a specific number of people.
Have your child pass out or send invitations and try to avoid the “open party” situation.
Don’t send e-mail invitations. They can be forwarded to a large number of people quickly and you lose control of who has this information.
Put your phone number on the invitation and welcome calls from parents.
Set rules ahead of time such as no alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Set a start and end time for the party.
Let attendees know that if they leave, they can’t come back.
Have plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Plan some activities such as music, games, movies, etc.
Let your neighbors know in advance there will be a party and that you will be there to supervise.
Familiarize yourself with your community’s noise ordinance.
Limit the party access to a certain area of the house/property.
Have a plan for dealing with vehicles. Include parking information on your party invitation.
Call parents of any teen who arrives in possession of alcohol or under the influence. If you can’t get in touch with the parents, keep the teen there or call the police if necessary. You can be civilly liable if you know they have been drinking and you let them leave.
Secure all forms of alcohol, firearms and other potentially hazardous items in your home in a safe place.
Make regular and unobtrusive visits to the party area with sensitivity to teens’ needs for privacy and independence.
Invite some other parents to help chaperone if there will be a large number of teenagers.
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Guidelines for Drug Disposal
FDA worked with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to develop the first consumer guidance for proper disposal of prescription drugs. Issued by ONDCP in February 2007, the federal guidelines are summarized here:
• Follow any specific disposal instructions on the drug label or patient information that accompanies the medication. Do not flush prescription drugs down the toilet unless this information specifically instructs you to do so.
• If no instructions are given, throw the drugs in the household trash, but first:
• Take them out of their original containers and mix them with an undesirable substance, such as used coffee grounds or kitty litter. The medication will be less appealing to children and pets, and unrecognizable to people who may intentionally go through your trash.
• Put them in a sealable bag, empty can, or other container to prevent the medication from leaking or breaking out of a garbage bag.
About Wisconsin Wins
The Wisconsin Wins (WI Wins) campaign is a science-based, state-level initiative designed to decrease youth access to tobacco products. WI Wins was launched in the spring of 2002 as part of a comprehensive approach to preventing youth access to tobacco.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services contracts with local partners to conduct investigations to establish retailer compliance with the law. Local initiatives also include retailer education and training, media outreach, and community education.
WI Wins uses positive reinforcement to reduce illegal tobacco sales to minors. It congratulates local clerks who do not sell tobacco to youth, while educating those who would. This approach creates community pride by reducing youth access to tobacco products and provides youth a chance to make a difference in their community.
visit www.wiwins.org for more info
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Dangerous New Tobacco Products
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Contact/Location
Safe & Stable Families Coaliti
BARRON, WI
715 (537-5691)