![The holiday season is upon us, and as you gather with loved ones we are encouraging families and friends to disconnect from technology in order to build connections with those closest to them. Too often spending “quality” time together means sitting in a room with your family while everyone is on their separate devices. It […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Christmas-traditions-Family_1764848-450x285.jpg "Building Meaningful Connections This Holiday Season")
![The FDA has recently called youth vaping and e-cigarette use an “epidemic.” According to the 2017 results of the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, these claims are not exaggerated: 40.6% of students in DPS have used a vaping device at some point in their life. In addition, 57% of DPS students do not think that daily […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/juuling-450x285.jpg "Vaping and Health")
The FDA has recently called youth vaping and e-cigarette use an “epidemic.” According to the 2017 results of the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, these claims are not exaggerated: 40.6% of students…
Read More![September 24th is Family Day, a day to celebrate the simple, everyday things parents do to connect with their kids. Founded in 2001 by Center on Addiction, Family Day works with organizations across the country to educate parents about how everyday activities create strong, healthy relationships that can prevent future substance use. Like other forms […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Family-Day-450x285.png "Family Day 2018")
September 24th is Family Day, a day to celebrate the simple, everyday things parents do to connect with their kids. Founded in 2001 by Center on Addiction, Family Day works with organizations…
Read More![International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31st each year that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. International Overdose Awareness Day also spreads the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable. The DPS Prevention Program would like to take this opportunity to […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Meme_time_to_remember_time_to_act-450x285.jpg "International Overdose Awareness Day")
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31st each year that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. International…
Read More![Denver Public Schools recently joined a growing parent initiative called Be the Influence which seeks to reduce our teen’s use of alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, and other drugs, in part by encouraging parents to make a simple pledge to only host supervised teen parties that are free of alcohol and drugs. “But the kids will get […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Cool_Kids-450x285.jpg "Hosting Alcohol Free Teen Parties")
Denver Public Schools recently joined a growing parent initiative called Be the Influence which seeks to reduce our teen’s use of alcohol, marijuana, nicotine,…
Read More![Prescription drug abuse and misuse is on the rise in Colorado and throughout the United States. It is important that you take action to ensure that your medicines are kept in a safe place, and that your child knows the dangers of misusing a drug that is not prescribed to them. Stats and Facts: 10% […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Robot-450x285.png "Preventing prescription drug abuse and misuse")
Prescription drug abuse and misuse is on the rise in Colorado and throughout the United States. It is important that you take action to ensure that your medicines are kept in a safe place, and that… Read More
![The weather outside is starting to warm up, which has many of us eager to exchange our winter coats for t-shirts and flip flops. The warm weather can also cause some of us to have a bit of anxiety as we begin trying to plan how we will keep our children safe and entertained during […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/City-wild-450x285.jpg "Low Cost and FREE Summer Programs in Denver 2018")
The weather outside is starting to warm up, which has many of us eager to exchange our winter coats for t-shirts and flip flops. The warm weather can also cause some of us to have a bit of anxiety as…
Read More![Bullying is not a new issue, however with the advancements of technology, such as cell phones, and social media, bullying is no longer restricted to the school yard or street corners- bullying can now follow your kid into your home. What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. Harmful […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Top-20-Cyber-Bullying-Facts-1-450x285.png "Cyberbullying")
![Passion is important; it gets you out of bed in the morning, it drives you and it gives you a reason to be excited. When it comes to keeping your kids happy and healthy, allowing your child to grow their passion is one of the greatest gifts that you can give them. Not only can […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/boy-with-glasses-450x285.jpeg "Cultivating your child’s passion")
Passion is important; it gets you out of bed in the morning, it drives you and it gives you a reason to be excited. When it comes to keeping your kids happy and healthy, allowing your child to grow…
Read More![The Boston Globe calls Juuling “the most widespread phenomenon you’ve never heard of,” and schools across the country are warning parents of the risks associated with it; but what exactly is Juuling, and how can you tell if your kid is using? What is Juuling? Juuling is a discreet form of vaping that is popular […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/juul-vap-inline-450x285.jpg "Juuling: The latest dangerous trend among teens")
The Boston Globe calls Juuling “the most widespread phenomenon you’ve never heard of,” and schools across the country are warning parents of the risks associated with it; but what exactly is Juuling,…
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