What is the 15-minute Child Break?

                                           Research conducted on New Jersey Middle School students indicates that children who communicate with
                                           their parents (about any topic) are 67% less likely to be involved with substance abuse than children who have
                                           little or no communication.

The presentation was designed to empower parents with specific information and the confidence that even in today’s society, they are still the strongest influences in their children’s lives.

The 15-minute child break is part of the Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey’s mission to reduce the incidence of drug and alcohol abuse by the state’s youth.

What topics will this program cover?

·       Talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol

·       Influence of Media and Pop Culture

·       Effects of specific drugs

·       Keeping your kids drug-free

·       Strengthening parenting skills

·       Utilizing teachable moments

When will the program be presented?

The hour long program will be presented on Monday October 23, 2006 at

7 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium.