http://beintheknownj.org Keeping Families Healthy Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:26:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A federally funded treatment and prevention program is being credited with a 32-percent decline in fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) cases among Native Americans in Alaska,  Anchorage Daily News reported Feb. 19. The $29-million program, which also included a multimedia education campaign, "did turn the corner," said Diane Casto of the state Division ... http://beintheknownj.org/fas-declines-among-alaska-natives/ As children become adolescents, one of the most important aspectsof their medical care is providing developmentally appropriate confidential care and navigating the changing relationship with parents and guardians. Click here to access an article discussing why and when to provide confidential care, the limits on confidentiality, and strategies to facilitate ... http://beintheknownj.org/adolescent-health-care-consent-and-confidentiality/ A teleconference to be presented by Brent Ibata, PhD JD MPH RAC CCRC, Neuroscientist, educational consultant and author of "Public Health Law and the Built Environment in American Public Schools" Parent advocate member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) Teleconference Description In The School and Society John Dewey writes that, “From the ... http://beintheknownj.org/adaptive-behavior-and-the-school-environment/ If you are serious about "Going Green" then you want to be at the upcoming Lead and Beyond Conference next month, April 16, 2010. Not too late to take advantage of the two for one (2 for 1) sale. Just call Dr. Ann Wilson, 732-246-2525 ext23 for more information. Here is ... http://beintheknownj.org/go-green-get-rid-of-environmental-hazards/ Pocket Shots are marketed as booze in a bag that "goes anywhere."  They are sold at liquor stores around the Tampa Bay area and on the Internet. The company says they're for people on the go who are over 21, and since this is a single-serve item, it’s easier to keep ... http://beintheknownj.org/pocket-shots-easy-access-for-underage-drinking/