Parent Alerts

Understanding Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships Intimate partner violence is experienced by millions of people in the United States. Dating violence is one type of intimate partner violence, and it includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, and stalking. Many victims first experience dating violence as teenagers and it can impact lifelong health, opportunity, and wellbeing.…

Working through Test Stress Tests are an important part of education, but they can be a source of stress and anxiety for some students. These feelings can be attributed to their concerns over how the test will impact their future, expectations from parents and teachers, lack of a study plan, and self-imposed pressure to be…

Wayne County Coalitions reminds you that providing alcohol to minors is illegal. While most parents and teens do not engage in underage drinking, this campaign encourages open communication about its dangers. Join us in promoting safe, sober celebrations. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) states that giving teens alcohol increases their likelihood…

Different Types of Stress Stress is a word we typically associate with negative events or feelings. This association has taught many of us that all stress is bad, but some stress can have a positive impact on our lives. Eustress is a positive form of stress that can motivate us and enhance our performance. It…

The Positive Impact of Resiliency Training Developing resilience is an important part of adolescent development. Society tends to think that kids are naturally resilient because they do not always respond to trauma or other negative experiences the same way adults do. Resilience skills include expressing emotions in a healthy way, developing coping strategies and problem-solving skills,…

Alcohol’s Impact on Your Health The U.S. Surgeon General released a new advisory report in January focused on the relationship between alcohol and cancer. This report shared that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., and contributes to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths each year. These cancers…

WOOSTER, Ohio— February 4, 2025 — Turning Point Coalition, in partnership with Wayne County Coalitions, is hosting TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Onsite Alcohol Vendor Training at NO charge. The purpose of TIPS is to help prevent the sale of alcohol to youth and intoxicated individuals. Attendees will also learn how to detect fake identification,…

Why the Age Limit on Alcohol and Nicotine is 21+ The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 raised the minimum legal drinking age to 21. Motor vehicle crashes and underage drinking saw immediate decreases in the years following the passage of this bill. The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act followed suit 35 years later when…

The Current State of Youth Mental Health The increased focus on mental health in recent years has helped us realize the importance of mental wellbeing. This development has improved education on mental health challenges, led to the creation of resources to support those who need help, and helped reduce the stigmas about mental health. Youth…

Focus on the Positives: Using Social Norms in Prevention All of us are strongly influenced by group norms, and that is especially true for adolescents. Young people are strongly influenced by the behaviors and attitudes they perceive their peers to have. This works well when it comes to youth learning how to interact with and…