Everyone goes through points in their lives where they need a little assistance getting through a rough spot. During these times, having a positive and supportive person to lean on can make a world…
Read More![Everyone goes through points in their lives where they need a little assistance getting through a rough spot. During these times, having a positive and supportive person to lean on can make a world of difference; but what happens when a friend is going through more than a minor life difficulty, such as a small […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Cool_Kids-450x285.jpg "What do you do when a friend needs help?")
![What it is: DenverRAP has a new mascot and we need you to bring him/her to life. Help us give the mascot a personality by giving her/him a name and a story. The mascot will be the face of DenverRAP; a community organization that aims to empower youth living in Denver to make healthy […]](http://denverrap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Name-the-Mascot-1_1-450x285.png "Name Our Mascot Contest")
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![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…
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