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MASK PRESS RELEASE
From: Michelle Cardini (michelle@maskmatters.org)
Date: August 18, 2015
Make Personal Safety a Priority
in Your Family
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Debra Smiley Holtzman, a nationally recognized child safety and health expert and author says "it's important to have kids feel enlightened and empowered about their own personal safety. And one of the best ways to accomplish that is through role playing." The fall issue of MASK the Magazine offers building blocks to your child's personal safety. When do you let your child cross the street by himself? How old is "old enough" to go to the mall? MASK recently spoke with several professionals whose job it is to help keep kids (and others) from harm. The latest issue will help parents make personal safety a priority for their children, and will encourage parents to try practicing different role-playing scenarios that could occur in daily life.
In the magazine's "S.A.T." (Student Awareness Tools) section, Perry High School students discuss relationship safety in high school, while the "Making the Grade"
section teaches parents how to use real-life examples and teachable moments to keep children safe. From teaching our children to look both ways before crossing the street, to talking to our young adult children about consent in sexual relationships, a parent's job is never done. This age-appropriate guide to safety is an excellent reference tool for parents. Don't miss the "Final Exam" section, where a survivor shares her story of hope after childhood sexual abuse.
From five tips to keeping your family safe in an emergency, to MASK's quarterly need-to-know tips on safety, drugs, technology, and bullying, this issue of MASK The Magazine is packed with helpful information, and teaches parents ways to make personal safety a priority for children from kindergarten to college. To subscribe to MASK the Magazine visit maskmatters.org or CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE.
About MASK The Magazine
The award-winning MASK The Magazine tackles important subjects including bullying, current drug and alcohol trends, self-esteem, and technology safety. All topics are formatted in easy-to-read, age appropriate sections, from kindergarten to college. Through compelling stories, expert information, and resourceful tips and suggestions, each issue highlights some of the challenges facing children and families today.
About MASK Programs
MASK's school-based program aims to build social and emotional skills in children, while helping the school create a positive climate and atmosphere in a manner that also helps teachers and school administrators meet educational standards. A school-wide approach on positive social-emotional skills creates an education environment that prepares children to be "ready to learn".
MASK provides communities, schools, teachers, students, and families with social-emotional skill-building tools that meet educational standards in an easy-to-use format. This customized programming is based on contemporary trends as it relates to the challenges faced by today's youth and their families.
Our goal is to improve school climate, build healthy children, and strengthen parent-child bonds through psychoeducational information, classroom-based activities, practical tips on helping parents understand their child's experiences, and education on current trending topics through MASK The Magazine and the E3 Youth program.
Our approach recommends three assembly-style workshop presentations per year (Fall, Winter, Spring) based on three categories: Relational Development; Digital Solutions; and Health and Wellness. For more information contact the MASK office at 480-502-5337.
CONTACT
Michelle Cardini
Marketing and Communications Manager
E-mail: michelle@maskmatters.org
Phone: 480-502-5337
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