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My Trip to Washington, D.C.
by Hilda Morales
October 29, 2009 12:49 PM UTC -- As many of you know, last week was a very important time for the Five Moms as we traveled to the nation’s capitol to raise awareness of OTC cough medicine abuse for National Medicine Abuse . . . more
tags: cough medicine, teens, community, awareness, national medicine abuse awareness month
Keeping Our Teens Involved This Summer
by Hilda Morales
August 04, 2009 02:16 PM UTC -- After the initial excitement of summer vacation wears off, things tend to slow down for our teens. Many of us find them lounging around the house waiting for their cell phones to ring or glued to the . . . more
tags: cough medicine abuse, summer, community, teens, cough medicine
Community Impact on OTC Cough Medicine Abuse
by Hilda Morales
July 10, 2009 12:17 PM UTC -- The summer heat means spending lots of time outdoors at community parks, pools, and events. No matter where you live, everyone savors the summer months when the crazy pace of life generally slows down . . . more
tags: community, cough medicine abuse, summer
Preventing Medicine Abuse in Your Community
by Hilda Morales
June 12, 2009 10:17 AM UTC --   If you ever need to be reminded that cough medicine abuse can affect any community, you should read this  Detroit News article about local health officials and their reaction to the rise . . . more
tags: cough medicine abuse, community
Parents as Teachers, Leaders, and Role Models
by Hilda Morales
April 07, 2009 10:37 AM UTC -- Recently, Julie discussed some useful advice on how we can talk to our teens about cough medicine abuse. By being open with our teens about substance abuse and talking to them about the dangers of cough . . . more
Getting Involved at Local Schools
by Hilda Morales
March 04, 2009 09:35 AM UTC -- As an educator, I know first-hand the value of interacting directly with my students in the San Antonio community. Kids face numerous tough challenges these days, cough medicine abuse among them. It’s . . . more
Five Moms New Year’s Resolutions
by Hilda Morales
January 12, 2009 04:08 PM UTC -- As we welcomed the New Year last week, I started to think about New Year’s resolutions for all of us here at Five Moms . The New Year is a great chance to renew our mission and recommit ourselves in . . . more
The Five Moms Mission
by Hilda Morales
December 05, 2008 03:22 PM UTC --   As the leaves fall and the weather grows colder, our thoughts turn to family, friends, and community.  Some of you may be traveling to visit your relatives across the country, while others . . . more
tags: cough medicine abuse, community, awareness
Community Awareness of Drug Abuse
by Hilda Morales
October 17, 2008 09:22 AM UTC -- In the month of October, we are taking a close look at the role the community plays in helping to prevent all kinds of drug abuse, including cough medicine abuse. For these five weeks, each of us will . . . more
tags: awareness, community, cough medicine abuse, cadca
Telling Your Friends/Decir a Sus Amigos
by Hilda Morales
August 28, 2008 12:44 PM UTC -- At Five Moms , it’s our goal to give parents the resources they need to spread awareness about the dangers of cough medicine abuse and the ways to keep medicines safely. When we launched our redesigned . . . more
tags: parenting, cough medicine abuse, family, community, awareness
My BlogHer Experience
by Hilda Morales
July 31, 2008 08:02 AM UTC -- As many of you know , I had the opportunity to represent Five Moms at BlogHer08 in San Francisco. BlogHer is an organization that is dedicated to helping women bloggers connect and learn with each . . . more
tags: blogher, parenting, cough medicine abuse
Getting Ready for BlogHer
by Hilda Morales
July 16, 2008 01:56 PM UTC -- As mentioned in a previous post this month , I am excited to represent Five Moms at the BlogHer conference in San Francisco. For those of you who don't know, BlogHer is a conference for women . . . more
tags: parenting, blogging, education, blogher
Another Year, Another BlogHer!
by Hilda Morales
July 03, 2008 03:03 PM UTC -- I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to represent Five Moms at July's BlogHer conference in San Francisco, especially after hearing about Christy's wonderful experience at this conference . . . more
tags: blogher, education, blogging, parenting
If You Talk, They'll Listen
by Hilda Morales
June 12, 2008 10:50 AM UTC -- Are you ever worried that when you talk with your kids about drug abuse, they may not understand your concern? I came across this letter printed in Maine's Capital Times. I thought it was really . . . more
tags: cough medicine abuse, education, parenting, children
The Best Things are Free
by Hilda Morales
May 30, 2008 10:16 AM UTC -- These days, it's hard not to think about money. It seems like everything is getting more and more expensive, like gas, groceries, and travel. We try to teach our children the value of a dollar, . . . more
tags: parenting, education, cough medicine abuse, family
Word of Mouth
by Hilda Morales
May 19, 2008 12:08 PM UTC -- Our Five Moms community is a great mix of people. Some of you have been checking up with us every day. Maybe you come once a week. Or once a month. And some of you may just be returning as we celebrate . . . more
tags: awareness, community, education, cough medicine abuse
Our All-Star Contest is Almost Over!
by Hilda Morales
May 08, 2008 09:11 AM UTC -- Over the last few months, we have been recognizing parents who are spreading the word about our mission. These people are the Five Moms All-Stars , and they have helped raise awareness about cough . . . more
tags: parenting, awareness, cough medicine abuse
Our Fourth All-Star!
by Hilda Morales
May 02, 2008 10:40 AM UTC -- We have always said that you, the parents and advocates who make up the Five Moms campaign, are the source of our success. People just like you across the country are working to make sure parents . . . more
tags: cough medicine abuse, awareness, community, parenting
Working as a Community
by Hilda Morales
April 23, 2008 10:37 AM UTC -- I came across this article from a newspaper in Prescott, Arizona, that stood out to me. The piece included quotes from local officials on the issue of over-the-counter and prescription drug abuse. It . . . more
tags: community, awareness, cough medicine abuse, education
Quick Tips
by Hilda Morales
April 16, 2008 10:56 AM UTC -- You hear from us all the time that you should talk with your kids about cough medicine abuse. It's not easy for any parent to bring up an issue like drug abuse. Here are a few quick tips to help make . . . more
tags: parenting, cough medicine abuse, education
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