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D.A.R.E Didn’t Work—Parents, Here’s What Does.

ByCortland Area Communities That CaresApril 4, 2023

It can be discouraging to hear that programs like D.A.R.E didn’t work. But, prevention looks quite different these days (even in Cortland County) and parents can play a major role in influencing whether or not their teen uses alcohol.

BySophia GelardApril 13, 2022

April is Alcohol Awareness Month! Cortland County underage drinking is at an all time low. In Fact, the percent of teens who reported binge drinking in the 2021 Youth Development Survey is only 7.1%. You may hear a lot from the news and healthcare providers that underage

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5 Myths Parents Should Know for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

ByCortland Area Communities That CaresJanuary 4, 2022

Picture Liam Neeson in the movie Taken, the retired CIA agent who has a “particular set of skills” to find the traffickers who kidnapped his daughter. He now has only 96 hours to use those particular set of skills to rescue his daughter from sex-trafficking ring in Paris

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FAQs for Parents: Narcan (a Lifesaving Medication)

BySara WatrousDecember 28, 2021

Over the past year, you may have heard or seen stories about overdoses happening right here in our own community. Even with reported opioid use low amongst 7th-12th graders in our community, with 0.3% of students reporting heroin use and 2.9% reporting prescription pain

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What Do Rudolph and Harry Potter Have in Common? Using Movies to Discuss Bullying with Your Pre-Teen

ByCortland Area Communities That CaresDecember 14, 2021

Did you know that, in 2019, 50% of Junior High students in Cortland County reported being bullied? Sensitive topics, like bullying, can sometimes be awkward or uncomfortable to bring up with your pre-teen.

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Feeling Overwhelmed with all the Letters in LGBTQIA+ Community? Check Out Our Tips for Understanding the “Rainbow”

BySam AdamsNovember 23, 2021

Eight syllables is a lot, and knowing what each letter stands for (plus remembering all the identities that are included in the plus sign) can be a challenge, even for members within the community. The good news is, as a supportive parent, you don’t have to memorize every

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5 Myths About Underage Drinking in Cortland County (and Beyond) Debunked

ByCortland Area Communities That CaresNovember 16, 2021

Do you know the difference between these myths and facts about underage drinking in Cortland County and beyond? Let’s clear the air. Myth #1: Most kids in Cortland County drink alcohol. Fact Based on the 2022 youth development survey of over 1,900 7th-12th graders in

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Let’s Talk About…Sex

ByCortland Area Communities That CaresNovember 9, 2021

You know, “The Talk” the one that can be the most dreaded, potentially most awkward conversation you will ever have with your children

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3 Consequences of Underage Drinking Parents Should Talk About

ByMargaret BroderickOctober 19, 2021

Not every teenager will experience a DWI arrest if they drink alcohol. Parents can make time to discuss “less severe” consequences that many more teenagers will experience if they drink.