Seeing Red

Photo by PTA President, Dawn-Marie Wood

Our PTA President snapped this photo a few weeks ago of the fundraiser meter at our children's elementary school.  While the fundraiser was nothing less than impressive, let me call your attention to the beautiful red tulips in the foreground.  

Last fall I got to help take on Red Ribbon Week at Sunrise Elementary.  With the support of the PTA and the principal, janitor, and 760 students at Sunrise Elementary, we took on the ambitious project of every child planting a bulb for a red tulip that would bloom in the spring so they would remember their promise to "grow up drug free."  As you can imagine, these are just a few of the beautiful tulips we planted.  Our school is surrounded with bright red gorgeous-ness.

I blogged on my counseling website that week about the role of parents in helping children to keep their promise.  Parents, our role is huge, and yes, they are listening.  

Take a minute to read through the above link.  It's never too young to start the discussion with children about addictions that can destroy their lives.

More on parenting here.