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It is not too early to educate your kids about drugs. seriously.

Posted by MeLisa Strongheart on February 4, 2011 at 2:58pm

Please, if you don't know what to say, or how to say it, let me know.  I would be happy to help.  But the story I read today, is unfortunately not uncommon.  6th graders:  read below.

 

I will make sure to post more blogs on talking to your kids, and how to educate them to prevent this kind of problem for them.  

9 School Kids Take Pills, Rushed To Hospital

POSTED: 4:24 pm MST February 4, 2011

LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. -- The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said nine sixth grade children were rushed to the hospital after they took prescription medications while at Wigwam Creek Middle School in Litchfield Park.Four of the children were taken to the hospital by ambulance. Five others were taken to the hospital by their parents.According to deputies, an alert teacher saw a student handing out prescription pills on the play ground.Deputies said school officials searched the student's backpack and found marijuana and an assortment of prescription medication.Deputies said Child Protective Services was notified and is investigating. 5 News has a crew working this story.Check with KPHO.com for updates on this developing story.

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About the Author:
MeLisa Turcott Strongheart is a Master Instructor and owner at Mercer Island Martial Arts. She is a 7th Dan Master Instructor. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling. She brings these two areas of specialization to her work with families, children, teens, and in designing curriculum.

Master Strongheart emphasizes and has taught thousands of students the value and power of respect. Respect for oneself, others, and the community.

(MIMA), located on Mercer Island between Bellevue and Seattle in Washington is celebrating 24 years on the island in 2021. MIMA's curriculum is intentionally designed to build fitness, flexibility, self-defense, as well as to create a milieu that engenders physical and psychological growth, respect, courage, community activism and leadership.

MIMA has programs for families to practice side by side, as well as adult, teen, and children's classes. Also offers before and after school, and summer camp programs for kids.

You can contact through email: strongheart@mercerislandmartialarts.com; calling 206 230-9050.

The school is located at:
2630 77th Ave SE #106-108 Mercer Island, WA 98040
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  • Dennis D Armstrong Jr February 11, 2011 at 11:49am
    thats nuts!  i remember being 6-7 years old, doing coloring pages that talked about saying NO to drugs.  i also remember asking my parents what the big deal was and us talking about it.  i'm really thankful that i had parents who are where comfortable enough and brave enough to have those discussions with me.  i can honestly say that those discussions paid off and had a lasting effect on my decisions growing up 
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