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By Hanley Foundation Prevention Specialist Amanda Aiken

Most people claim to believe that underage…

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By Hanley Foundation Prevention Specialist Alisha Pennington

As responsible parents, we vigilantly…

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By Hanley Foundation Prevention Specialist Tracy Perkins

What were the signs the student was using?…

Grandparents are the Key

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Recently, I read an article…

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Have you ever felt inferior? Blown something…

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Mom Says – Stoneman Douglas

On February 14, 2018—17 people lost their lives in a tragic school shooting.  This hit close to our…

Mom Says – Special Guest Writer Krystal Taylor

Hello! My name is Krystal Taylor, and I am a Prevention Specialist in Putnam County Florida, where I…

Mom Says – The Power of the Positive!

I am always amazed at the outcome when I intentionally pour positivity into my kids. I shouldn’t be,…

Special Edition of Mom Says with Heather Estelle

Hi! My name is Heather Estelle, and I am a Prevention Specialist for Hanley Foundation in Manatee County,…

Mom Says – Play Time

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Remember to have fun…

Mom Says – How Well Do You Know Your Child?

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Here are some great conversation…

Mom Says – Back to School

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs
Things just got real……

Mom Says – Consequences Part 3

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Consequences Part 3. …

Mom Says – Consequences Part 2

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Consequences Part…

Mom Says – Positive Consequences

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

I have spent a couple…

Mom Says – Teen Standards

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Family Standards and…

Mom Says – Family Time

Family time is time well spent.  Be sure when you are vacationing this summer to spend some time storytelling…

Mom Says – Vacation Time!

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Family vacation!

With…

The Best Question Ever – Mom Says

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

One of the best questions…

Mom Says – I Love You

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

I love you.

Some…

Mom Says – Memorial Day

My family is all about the Marines.

My grandfather, father, sister were in the Marine Corps and…

Mom Says – Talking to Your Kids

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Do you ever have a…

Dad Says – A Special Guest Blog for Mother’s Day

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In honor of Mother’s…

Mom Says – Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

ATOD- Alcohol,…

Mom Says – This The Season—For Spring Sports!

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Team sports are great…

Mom Says – Sibling Lessons

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Last summer I went on…

Mom Says – Teach Skills

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

One of the best ways…

Mom Says – Girl Time

When my girls were just pre-teen we attended three months of cake decorating classes at Michael’s….

Mom Says- Best Dressed

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

March comes in like…

Mom Says – Best Friends

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Does your child have…

Mom Says – Local Fun

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

My family and I live…

Mom Says – Love, Love, Love

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

We love our kids,…

Mom Says – Taking Care of the Caregiver

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

An important part…

Mom Says – Mini Me

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

It is said a picture…

Mom Says – Celebrate!

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Celebrate memories…

Mom Says – Lessons on being a Gentleman

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Gentleman lessons….

Mom Says – Family Traditions

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Family Traditions,…

Mom Says – 18th Birthday

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

This is…

Mom Says – Hectic Holidays

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Wow-things…

Mom Says – Honoring Loved Ones

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

This year is different…this…

Mom Says – Thanksgiving

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

So this year we are…

Mom Says – Reading Night

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Reading night. …

Mom Says – National Adoption Awareness Month

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

A little love goes…

Mom Says – Happy Halloween!

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Happy Halloween! …

Mom Says – Red Ribbon Week

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

This week across…

Mom Says – Hurricane Edition

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Family time is time…

Mom Says – National Family Day

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

National Family…

Mom Says – Date Night

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Date night with David….

Mom Says – Quality Time

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Quality time—what…

Mom Says – Labor Day Edition

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Some of us have been…

Mom Says – Turn That Frown Upside Down

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

We’ve been…

Mom Says – What’s in Your Backpack?

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

What’s in your…

Mom Says – Back to School

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

One of my favorite…

Mom Says – Introduction

By: Martha Putnam, Hanley Center Foundation, Coordinator of Adult Programs

Hello, my name is…