Monday, September 14, 2015

SMART CHOICES


Let’s Celebrate the Family Table



SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL FAMILY MEALS MONTH AND THE FAMILY TABLE IS A NATIONAL INITIATIVE CREATED TO ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO TAKE THE TIME TO EAT TOGETHER.  THE NATIONAL CENTER ON ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HAS FOUND THAT THE MORE OFTEN KIDS EAT DINNER WITH THEIR FAMILIES, THE LESS LIKELY THEY ARE TO ENGAGE IN RISKY BEHAVIOR.

 SHARE WITH US HOW YOUR FAMILY CELEBRATES THE FAMILY TABLE, SEPTEMBER 21-28.  SUBMIT A PHOTO OF YOUR FAMILY EATING TOGETHER AND YOU MAY WIN A GIFT CARD FOR GROCERIES!  WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SEPTEMBER 29 VIA FACEBOOK AND NOTIFIED BY EMAIL.

 CATEGORIES ELIGIBLE TO WIN INCLUDE: MOST CREATIVE, MOST FAMILY MEMBERS, AND MOST GENERATIONS.  SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO TO COURTNEY@DRUGEDUCATION.ORG.  PHOTOS MAY BE SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.