Prevention program lessons resonate beyond graduation
Tracy Gravell, Lindsay Otis and Lisa Lawrence-Boyer catch up outside of Franklin Academy. One former student using skills to help…
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Phobias
While not everyone gets terrified by the idea of a haunted house or seeing a large spider, all people feel…
Highlighting online safety
Teens in Crisis We recently read the news of yet another tragedy in our community: Another teen lost their life…
Recreational Marijuana – Understanding what it all means
As the laws continue to change regarding legalization of marijuana, it can be confusing to understand what it all means.…
Community raises $6,000 to eliminate childhood hunger
The community came out in full force for the new-look Taste of Malone Dinner, which raised $6,000 for the Citizen…
How eating disorders affect your mind, body and health
When someone develops a feeding or eating disorder, the reasons why may go beyond comparisons to the skewed modern standards…
Taste of Malone Dinner returns – with a twist
Main fundraiser for Backpack Program is back with help of local restaurants Citizen Advocates is proud to announce the Taste…
Understanding the dangers of vaping
Powered by a battery, an e-cigarette heats flavored liquid in a disposable cartridge, turning it into an aerosol that a…
The difficulties of digital addiction
What is digital addiction? The Hazelden Betty Ford Organization defines digital addiction as a behavioral addiction (i.e., non-substance addiction) that…
Keeping your child safe with positive parenting
The recent suicides of two St. Lawrence County teenagers within weeks of each other have brought attention to cyber sextortion…
Positive parenting during challenging times
Research is beginning to show the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on children. In fact, two-thirds of children in…
Handling major life transitions
Throughout our lives, we experience many milestones, whether they occur unexpectedly or are under our control. The most common life…
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