“Nicotine pouches are being sold as “tobacco-free” alternatives—but they’re just as addictive and increasingly popular among youth. Join Parents Against Vaping and Dr. Shivani Mathur Gaiha of Boston Children’s Hospital for a vital conversation on the rise of these products, how they’re marketed, and what parents can do to protect kids and communities.” Learn More Here and Register Directly Here

“Parent-child connection is the foundation of healthy development and family wellbeing. Susan Caso will explore how genuine connectedness protects children from mental health challenges, peer pressure, and the pressures of growing up in a digital world. Attendees will learn practical strategies for fostering clear, connected conversations, creating emotional safety, and cultivating belonging at home and in schools. Participants will leave with tools to strengthen bonds, rebuild trust, and help children feel safe, seen, and supported at every stage of development.” To register for the webinar, Click HERE. For more about Operation Parent, visit their website HERE.

The TODAY Club NHS HS Students present the Powder No Puff football game, - a fun and interactive event that also helps to raise awareness of the dangers of vaping among teens

For information on our NHS Cares Coalition meeting, contact info@nhscares.org

Parents Against Vaping is proud to present the next 2025 Clear the Vapor Conversations event: Parents at the Heart of Change: Advocacy That Endures

“As tobacco prevention and control programs shift, departments close, and priorities change, many advocates ask: what now?  During times of change, our creativity, compassion, and collective resolve are what keep progress alive.”
 This free webinar features:

• Dr. Buki Usidame Peters, Assistant Professor at Purdue University School of Public Health and expert in tobacco control policy

• Dr. Monica Wilson, PAVe Regional Director (California) and Professor of Psychology at National University

Click HERE to register.

For more information, visit Parents Against Vaping

Mind Over Media: Supporting Kids' Mental Health & Behavior

Online Kids face constant screen time and social media pressures, shaping emotions, behavior, and mental health. Join Dr. Dave Anderson of the Child Mind Institute for a practical talk on guiding kids in the digital world. Learn how screen use affects youth, how to set limits, and strategies to build resilience for healthier, more balanced lives online and off.

Register here to join.

FREE WEBINAR - DRIVING IT HOME: EMPOWERING YOUTH TO STEP INTO RESPONSIBILITY: The non-profit Operation Parent has partnered with SADD to help you learn how to prepare youth to: “make thoughtful decisions not just on the road, but also in the everyday challenges they face with friendships, technology, mental health, and substance use. Everyone will walk away with ready-to-use resources that make it easier to model responsibility, build trust, and encourage smarter choices at every age.”

Can’t make it? Register to receive the recording.

Register at Operation Parent’s Website: HERE

Visit the TODAY Club table during the NHS HS community festival and carnival. TODAY club members are serving 'mocktails' to raise funds for the Club and to support Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month, held annually in October.
The Club's table also features activities including solving simple puzzles while wearing goggles that simulate vision impaired by substances, in an effort to draw attention to the effects of impaired driving and to encourage safe, substance-free driving. 

FREE WEBINAR - Driving It Home: Empowering Youth to Step Into Responsibility. Presented by Operation Parent. Visit their WEBSITE for more information.