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TIP the Scale’s Unmask the Message Contest
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What’s the Big Deal About 21? (A Timeline)
Written by Mariah J. Garratt || Photo by @rawpixel on Unsplash Today’s teens have only ever known the age 21 threshold for the purchase of alcohol. However, many parents may still remember pre-Reagan presidency, when legal drinking ages were given far more flexibility. In fact, before the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 was…
Postcard Announcement
PARENTS OF 8th-12th GRADE STUDENTS, YOU’VE GOT MAIL! Be on the lookout for a postcard with important TIPs and reminders from the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County and TIP the Scale….
3 Major Triggers You Need to Know About Underage Drinking
Written by Mariah J. Garratt || Photo by Simon Maage on Unsplash The phrase “under the influence” can mean more than a state of drunkenness. We all experience a broad range of influences, including those that may potentially drive young people to pick up an alcohol habit. Here is how you can respond to your…
Empowering a Confident, Alcohol-Free Teen
Written by Mariah J. Garratt || Photo by Andrea Tummons on Unsplash As a parent, seeing your child succeed in life is likely to be a high priority on your list. Unfortunately, encouraging the avoidance of underage drinking while promoting healthy habits and relationships isn’t always an easy task. Teenagers were proven to…
Avoiding the “Spirits” of Christmas (6 Steps)
Written by Mariah J. Garratt || Photo by JESHOOTS.com on Stock Snap Even if you and your spouse have rules for your teen about underage drinking, the holiday season can put you in an awkward place with relatives who might not be on the same page. Whether you decide to serve alcohol for those who…
Teens Think Parents Are Okay with Them Drinking, Are They Right?
In 2016, the Illinois Youth Survey revealed that nearly a third of 12th graders in Iroquois County didn’t think that their parents saw any harm in them drinking. Despite the clear dangerous effects that drinking can have on children including an increased risk of damage to the developing brain, poor decision making, and alcohol use…
YES – What You Tell Your Teen Matters – Here’s Proof!
As a parent, sometimes it feels like your child doesn’t listen to anything you say. From telling them to clean up their room only to see it still looking like a mess a day later to trying to discuss something important with them while their eyes are glued to their smartphone – it’s only natural…
Postcard Announcement
Parents of 8th-12th grade students should be on the lookout for the arrival of a postcard in their mail in mid-January….
Hand Stamps and Popcorn Bag Stickers
Have you seen our logo hand stamps and popcorn bag stickers at senior and junior high school sporting events/activities around Iroquois County?…