Developmental assets are the positive values, relationships, skills and experiences that help you thrive, and empower you to make healthy choices throughout your life. The Developmental…
Read More![Developmental assets are the positive values, relationships, skills and experiences that help you thrive, and empower you to make healthy choices throughout your life. The Developmental Assets below are 40 research-based, positive qualities that can influence your development, help you grow into caring, responsible, and productive adults. These assets: Increase in value over time […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Cool_Kids-450x285.jpg "The Importance of Positive Assets")
![As a teen, did you know that your brain is still actively developing, and will continue to develop until you are in your mid 20’s? Because of this, it is important that you take care of your brain, and let it grow to reach its full potential. Using marijuana while your brain is […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/marijuana_teens_121613-450x285.jpg "Marijuana and the Teen Brain")
As a teen, did you know that your brain is still actively developing, and will continue to develop until you are in your mid 20’s? Because of this, it is important that…
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In this amazing video from ACES Too High, kids explain how to calm your brain.
Read More![Someone one said,”Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book.” A book can take you to another place, another world, another culture; it can allow you to experience life through someone else’s eyes, and see things in a way that you never have before. […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/reading-450x285.jpg "World Book Day")
Someone one said,”Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book.” A book can take you to another place, another world, another culture; it can allow…
Read More![Children and Attachment Every child is born with the innate ability to attach. The quality of the attachment between parents or caregivers and young children is one of the most powerful factors in a child’s growth and development. The attachments that are developed at a young age define the child’s sense of self, their forms […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/imageedit_5_9846700817-450x285.gif "Attachment During Childhood")
Children and Attachment
Every child is born with the innate ability to attach. The quality of the attachment between parents or caregivers…
Read More![Did you know that kids whose parents talk to them about using alcohol, marijuana and other drugs are up to 50% less likely to use than those that don’t? As a parent you are the most important person in your child’s life. It is important to talk to them about how to make safe and […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PTK-450x285.png "Talking to Your Kids about Alcohol, Marijuana, and Other Drugs")
Did you know that kids whose parents talk to them about using alcohol, marijuana and other drugs are up to 50% less likely to use than those that don’t? As a parent you are the most important person…
Read More![Adolescence is a time of transition between childhood and full maturity. It is a time of physical, social, and psychological change that can greatly affect adolescent behavior. The way in which people around adolescents react to these changes can greatly affect the ease of transition from childhood into adulthood. Positive Youth Development (PYD) refers to […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/family-dinnertime-450x285.jpg "Positive Youth Development encourages adolescents to develop into their full potential")
Adolescence is a time of transition between childhood and full maturity. It is a time of physical, social, and psychological change that can greatly affect adolescent behavior. The way in which people…
Read More![Preventing drug and alcohol use before it begins is the most cost-effective, common-sense approach to promoting a safe and healthy community. One way to prevent teen drug use is by providing youth with fun, safe alternatives to drinking and drugs. When youth engage in constructive and healthy activities it can offset the attraction to alcohol, […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/awkward-prom-450x285.jpg "Alternative Activities Good Tool for Preventing Substance Use")
Preventing drug and alcohol use before it begins is the most cost-effective, common-sense approach to promoting a safe and healthy community. One way to prevent teen drug use is by providing youth with…
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what makes a person turn to drugs and alcohol? Or why it is easier for certain people to say no to drugs than others? Research indicates that there certain risk factors that can…
Read More![YOU can be the change that you want to see in your community! At Denver RAP we believe that every person has the power to make a difference within their community, or even around the world! All it takes is one motivated person, or group of people, to make a positive change. These changes can […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Picture2-e14224610787871-450x285.png "All It Takes is YOU to Make a Difference")
YOU can be the change that you want to see in your community!
At Denver RAP we believe that every person has the power to make a difference within their community, or even around the world!…
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