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Growing Up
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 2009-10
Parent Education
brochure coming September 2009


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    KNOW TONKA CARES


    COLLABORATION

    • We can impact underage substance use if we work together.
       
  • POLICY

    • Public and institutional policies have a powerful impact on underage substance use. We research what works and bring it forward for consideration.
       
  • YOUTH

    • Young people have a voice in our work. Tonka Leadership Challenge provides an opportunity for MHS students to pledge not to use chemicals as part of their commitment to community leadership.
       
  • PARENTS

    • Parents are empowered through programs such as Eat.Talk.Connect and the Safe Homes Directory. Parent classes, forums and we provide parents with the resources they need to make informed choices
       

Initiatives:


Eat. Talk. Connect!

An initiative to increase connectedness within families and communities.

What is Eat, Talk, Connect?
September has been designated as Eat.Talk.Connect month. The Minnetonka Schools and Tonka CARES are joining together to encourage families to develop stronger connections by continuing (or creating!) the habit of sharing meals and engaging in meaningful conversation. Try to share at least five to seven per week, and focus on conversation and connecting. Studies support that connections to family and community are as important to our mental and spiritual health as food is to our physical health.
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Time to Talk

Talking to your kids about the risks of drugs and alcohol isn’t as hard as you think. We’re here to help make talking even easier. We’ve got free, easy-to-use, research-based tools and tips to help you have ongoing conversations with your kids to keep them healthy and drug-free. Check out our guide "Teach your teen to cope with stress" or visit Time to Talk.org for more resources.


 

 

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What are the signs?

 


NEWS


Minnetonka City Council Passes Social Host Ordinance
 

2009-10 Safe Homes Directory Sign-Up
 

Tonka Leadership Challenge members,
order your leadership trading cards
 


EVENTS



Tonka CARES Meeting
(Full Task Force)

Complete Calendar
 




National Family Day September 28, 2009
 
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