Substance Abuse Prevention Programs Give Middletown Parents Food for Thought
Following last week’s successful Family Dinner Night, Middletown's Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force will next roll out "Guiding Good Choices," a five-session series for parents that provides dinner, childcare and kid-friendly entertainment.
The Middletown Substance Abuse and Prevention Task Force (SAPTF) has been busy organizing community events guided by this food for thought: "Family meals are often the perfect time to talk to kids and hear what’s on their minds. The more often kids eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs." Last week’s Second Annual Family Dinner Night held in the Gaudet Middle School on Sept. 26 was a collaboration between the SAPTF and the Middletown Public Library. The event provided a four-course dinner comprised of a “rainbow” of healthy foods, along with entertainment that included storytelling, a magical performance by The Great Baldini and more. Most importantly, it gave parents and children quality …
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