Register to attend HC DrugFree's Spring 2026 Guiding Good Choices&reg; classes for parents, guardians and grandparents. Series will run April 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28th (optional class) from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Raising preteens and teens is tough. Wouldn&rsquo;t it be great if adults could take a class that taught us how to help our kids avoid risky behaviors, all while learning how to say NO to drugs and alcohol? There is!
Guiding Good Choices&reg; is an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that helps you build a stronger bond with your child, while also providing skills proven to reduce the risk of children engaging in substance use or other risky behaviors.
Learn how to:
&bull; Prevent Drug Use in Your Family
&bull; Develop Healthy Beliefs and Clear Standards
&bull; Avoid Trouble and Respond to Peer Pressure
&bull; Manage Conflict and Express Feelings Constructively
&bull; Strengthen Family Bonds
&bull; And More!
Learn More: <a href="https://buff.ly/X4D4BO7" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://buff.ly/X4D4BO7</a>
Register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/GGCSpring2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/GGCSpring2026</a>
Please include any questions or comments on the registration form.

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