By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department
Do you know what message your kids are picking up from you concerning alcohol? You might not be saying it directly to them, but if you joke about alcohol and being drunk, they are going to remember.
“Whether the kids in your household are young or older – your kids or your grandkids – they are watching how you deal with alcohol and they will want to follow your example,” said Linda Costello, coordinator of the Garrett County Health Department’s Just Like You! campaign. “Positive role modeling promotes healthy behaviors.”
The campaign is designed to remind all adults how important it is for them to be a good example for healthy behavior for all the youth in their lives.
“It’s especially important to be careful how you talk about alcohol,” Costello added. “Laughing and joking about drinking and being drunk can make it sound fun and make them want to participate.”
“Having conversations with kids about health behaviors helps keep the lines of communication open,” said Costello.
“It may make them more comfortable talking with you as they get older and questions come up.”
The Just Like You campaign is administered by the Garrett County Health Department through funding from MDH and SAMHSA. For more information visit copycatfun.com or call Health Education and Outreach at 301-334-7730 or 301-895-3111.
Cutline: Kids young and old are always watching what you do. Brothers Dylan and Destin Moon have participated in various Just Like You promotions for the Health Department, helping get the message out about positive role modeling.
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