Celebrate Safe, Celebrate Sober

Celebrate Safe, Celebrate Sober: Parents Need to be Aware of Alcohol Use at Holiday Celebrations The holiday season is often accompanied by a huge spike in underage drinking and, according to several recent studies, parents are often . . . read more

Teens and Technology: Friend or Foe for Families?

November 20, 2008

The Gage County MAPS Coalition can do a presentation for groups called “You and Your Teens in Cyberspace” which offers a brief overview of online awareness and safety tips for parents. If you would be interested in setting up that . . . read more

Influenza Fact Sheet

February 25, 2008

Click here to view the Public Health Solutions Influenza Fact Sheet. read more

The Super Bowl of Alcohol Advertising

Gage County MAPS Coalition | January 27, 2009

The Super Bowl of Alcohol Advertising   The Super Bowl is known for its commercials almost as much as it is for the game itself. While these high-priced ads (in 2009, 30 seconds of advertising time cost $3 million) . . . read more

A Kid In My Class Has ADHD

March 22, 2006

   A Kid In My Class Has ADHD ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a fairly common thing. About one in fifteen kids has it, so there may be someone in your class with ADHD. Sometimes you will never . . . read more

Helping With Homework

March 2, 2006

  Love & Logic Tip Guidelines for Helping With Homework So You Don't Work Harder Than Your Child! By: Dr. Charles Fay   Set aside a time each day for family learning. . . . read more

Eating Disorders

January 31, 2006

  Eating Disorders   Do you often say, "I'm too fat" or "I need to go on a diet"? How often do you make these comments in front of your child? As a parent or caregiver, you can help prevent eating disorders . . . read more

Love and Logic

January 31, 2006

  LOVE & LOGIC   Are you looking for practical solutions to the day-to-day arguments with your children?  Would you like to reduce the amount of time and energy you spend maintaining discipline with . . . read more

Random Acts of Kindness

January 31, 2006

  This message is brought to you as part of the "Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies" educational campaign sponsored by the Gage County Coalition PATCH/Healthy Lifestyles Task Force, Blue Valley Mental Health Center, Beatrice . . . read more