Photovoice: What Do You Aim For?

Did you miss the Photovoice: What do You Aim For Open House on Friday night? No worries. The exhibit will be on display until April 7th at Brickton Art Center in Park Ridge. 

Maine Township High School students answer the question, "What do you aim for?" Check their website for hours. The combination of young photographic artists and their art presented to community decision makers to jump start the conversation between the youth of the community and its adult leaders. The art and quotes are in response to the question, WHAT DO YOU AIM FOR? As it relates to drug and alcohol avoidance by teens. We have more than 40 examples to guide this discussion to help the youth and adult leaders of our community as they work together toward a better tomorrow.

Read more about Photovoice Here

Parents Welcome!

Parenting teens can be a challenging and sometimes thankless job. During the teen years, a natural separation process occurs between teens and their parents. This is all part of them growing up - and growing into - responsible, mature, independent human beings.

In spite of what your kids may say, they really do want you to be part of their lives. Maintaining a healthy relationship with your kids through the teenage years is a vital part of raising healthy kids.

"I choose not to drink because I don't want to encounter future health problems and I don't want to cause harm and worry to the people close to me.  Also, it affects mental judgment and can lead to bad decisions.” – G.R., Maine South sophomore

There’s a lot that parents can do to raise healthy kids and help them avoid risky behaviors. And there are plenty of resources available too, including online help, books, videos, etc. See Raising Healthy Kids (above) for more information.

You're not alone!  Learn more about all MCYAF has to offer parents at  http://www.mcyaf.com/parents.htm