Parents may want to be aware of some informational materials available on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Healthy Schools’ Web site.
The information can by accessed by clicking on the Parent Resources link on the left-hand side of the home page.
The materials address the discussing risky behaviors including sexual decision?making, alcohol and substance abuse with children.
By making these materials available, department staff hopes to encourage parent/child communications, provide resources for parents on communication tips and accurate information regarding targeted risky behaviors, and facilitate parent meetings in local school districts.
For more information, please contact Denise Pittillo (919/807?3860/dpittillo@dpi.state.nc.us) or Sarah Langer (919/807?3867/slanger@dpi.state.nc.us).