Events

Today is National Family PJ Day. Celebrated each year on November 14th, the day invites everyone of all ages to wear their favorite pajamas for a party. Whether we snuggle in for extra sleep or binge watch our favorite television series, the day will be filled with family highlights. Board games in our warm flannels…

Today is International Day for Tolerance, a global movement started in 1996 by the United Nations to strengthen tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. Every two years, the UN rewards individuals, organizations, or institutions for significant activities aimed at the promotion of a spirit of tolerance and non-violence. At our school and…

Today is The Great American Smokeout! Nicotine is the MOST addictive substance on the face of the earth (that we know of). Did you know that out of 100 people who start using nicotine, over 68 of them will become addicted! It takes about 10 years for your average smoker to quit. Quitting smoking is…

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate, leading to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide…

Today, is National Computer Safety Day! Keeping yourself safe online is critical to taking good care of children! This day is designed to promote awareness and best safety practices for keeping youth safe from human trafficking, online enticement, sexting, sextortion, cyberbullying, predatory money schemes inside of video games, and other digital dangers.

President George W. Bush issued a proclamation declaring Nov. 30 to be National Methamphetamine Awareness Day as part of a nationwide effort to further educate the American public about the effects of methamphetamine abuse on American families and communities. We believe in keeping your brain healthy by staying away from all drugs and alcohol. However,…

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2024 is a day dedicated to acknowledging the existence of human trafficking and taking action to combat this grave violation of human rights. It serves as a reminder that human trafficking is a pressing concern worldwide and that everyone has a role to play in its prevention and elimination. Family…

National Healthy Weight Week kicks off annually during the third week in January. The observance aims to reinforce healthy eating as a way of life instead of dieting to lose weight. It also provides tools to help establish healthy relationships with food, a positive body image, and approaches to improving healthy habits. Family Discussion Questions:…

Data Privacy Day is January 28. It is an international effort to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust. Famiy Discussion Question: 1) What does data privacy mean? 2) What kind of family data should we keep private? 3) How can we keep our family & personal data private?…

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) is celebrated in February. The U.S. Congress declared February as TDVAM in 2010. The first TDVAM was held in 2006 after Jennifer Ann Crecente, an 18-year-old Austin resident, was killed by her teen ex-boyfriend. Young people can learn the warning signs and develop healthy relationship skills to prevent dating…

Time to Talk Day is a vital initiative focused on encouraging open conversations about mental health. Observed in February each year, this day aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and promote understanding and empathy. It’s an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to come together and have honest conversations about mental well-being.

Safer Internet Day aims to not only create a safer internet but also a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Use this day as an opportunity to discuss digital dangers and expected digital citizenship behavior. Family Discussion Questions: 1) How can the internet put you in danger?…