Now Against Smoking: Former Winston Cigarette Star Become Anti-Smoking Activist

Former Smoking Ad star now promote anti-smoking campaigns

Dave Goerlitz was a model for Winston cigarettes longer than any other spokesperson.Then in November, 1988, Dave took an historic stand against the tobacco industries by condemning their targeting and selling their lethal products to kids around the world.

He testified before Congress that when he asked an RJR representative if he smoked he replied, "We don't smoke that stuff, we just sell it. We reserve the right to smoke for the young, poor, black, and stupid."

He's basically a legend. I had the opportunity to see him speak at the Wisconsin State Tobacco Control conference in Madison Wisconsin. He's totally crazy, but was a great story, and is a great activist. His story is second to none. You can check out his website and his book.

Great Books For Middle School Kids Ages 10-15

Teachers and parents who help their child select books that are at their reading interest level often find that reading performance and achievement goes up!

• ScottCounseling recommends the following books for middle level students in grades 5-9:

• Encourage your child to read for fun!


• Encourage your child to read with you!


• Encourage your child to read with friends and relatives!


• Encourage your child to read, read and read!!!

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Top Reasons Why Young Children Think About Smoking

Why Do Children Smoke?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 4000 youths (between the ages of 12-17 ) each day in the U.S. initiate cigarette smoking. The following are the top 5 reason why children think about trying tobacco:

1. Family use: They see other family members smoking.
2. Peer Use: They have friends who have tried smoking.
3. Media Advertisements: This includes children seeing smoking in movies etc.
4. Availability: Easy availability of tobacco products.
5. Self-esteem: Children who do not like who they are often trying smoking as a way to fit in.
   

Child Manipulation During The Holidays: "I want it now!"

Is your child driving you crazy during the season of giving? Is your teen begging for a cell phone that you can not afford. Does Jimmy continue to tell you that he will only love you if you buy him the newest video game? Well, here's an article for you to read and put an end to the holiday begging season

Click and read now: Children, Manipulation & The Holidays

Holiday Stress: How To Reduce Stress & Anxiety During The Holidays

For many families the holiday season is full of joy, fun, get-togethers and relaxation. Does this sound like your family. You most likely would not be reading this article if it were true. What you need to know is that holiday are stressful and anxiety does exist during this time for most families. So, what are the holiday season facts when it comes to holiday anxiety?

• Over 40 million Americans live with some sort of anxiety disorder.
  Axious children tend to be even more "hyperaware" and more anxious during the holiday times.



• Social anxiety is at it's all-time high.



• Alcohol and other non-prescribed medications often intensify anxiety.
  Buying and travel plans during the holidays are often reported at the #1 cause of anxiety.
  
  

How To Reduce Stress & Anxiety During The Holidays

1. Plan ahead: Try to anticipate stressful situations by talking to your children and other family members in advance about what causes anxiety.



2. Be Kind To Yourself: Eat, sleep and exercise. Take time to relax!



3. Set Realistic Expectations: Don't over-do the holidays. Avoid attending too many evants, activities and parties.



4. Set a Spending Budget and Stick To It!: Because so much anxiety and stressed is caused by spending when you do not have the money, set a budget. Share this spending budget with the family. Let your children know that you love them daily and that you want to be responsible by not buying stuff that the family can't afford.



5. Do Fun Things: Play family games. Watch a holiday movie together. Share meals (at least one) together everyday. Read a holiday book together. Have fun!!