The PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. The Alachua County Children’s Trust is a way for an entire community to invest in a resource that helps to fulfill our PTA’s mission. We often speak of children “falling through theContinue reading “ACCPTA Statement on behalf of the Alachua County Children’s Trust”
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How to Talk to Youth about Suicide Workshop
The Alachua County Crisis Center is offering a free workshop for parents and guardians on how to talk to youth about suicide. The workshop is on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Thomas Coward Auditorium at the Alachua County Health Department (224 S.E. 24th Street, Gainesville). Alachua County CrisisContinue reading “How to Talk to Youth about Suicide Workshop”
Florida PTA Statement on Walk Outs and Other Community Organized Protests
Walk Outs and Other Community Organized Protests Many have asked what our position is on these events. I truly believe that if the administration of a school will allow a student-led walkout activity, PTA should be able to assist in logistics and safety. I do not believe that PTA should endorse, promote, encourage or participateContinue reading “Florida PTA Statement on Walk Outs and Other Community Organized Protests”
Tips for talking to your children about drugs at all ages
Conversations are one of the most powerful tools parents can use to connect with — and protect — their kids. But, when tackling some of life’s tougher topics, especially those about drugs and alcohol, just figuring out what to say can be a challenge. We’ve provided scenarios and scripts below on what to say toContinue reading “Tips for talking to your children about drugs at all ages”