LEAF Blog

The term “wine mom” came into the popular consciousness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through reels, posts, and real-life experiences, the “wine mom” became a familiar character—a lonely and overworked mother who is overwhelmed by caretaking and desperately trying to laugh it off and keep it together for her family.

Although this term reflects the very real experiences many parents face, using alcohol to deal with those feelings isn’t the healthiest option. 

This Mother’s Day, we challenge you to resist wine mom culture—and embrace healthier habits to help you unwind and cope with stress.

Prom season is an exciting time, and teens are likely to want to enjoy it—by dressing up, dancing, and possibly even driving independently. Is your teen ready to be safe behind the wheel?

Whether it’s impaired driving or merely distraction, there are many topics parents may want to discuss with their teens.

It’s Alcohol Awareness Month! During the month of April, we’d like to encourage you to check your habits. Are you content with your alcohol intake? Why or why not? Do you have questions about the health effects of alcohol? Are you familiar with the current guidelines for moderate drinking?

LEAF offers many ways to get educated about alcohol. Read on to find an opportunity that fits your learning style!

April is Alcohol Awareness Month! While we are committed to year-round education about substance use, we’d like to draw special attention to alcohol this month. 

One of the best ways to combat substance use is through early education. LEAF works with many local school districts to provide educational programming to students. We work with students K–12. 

Read on for a sampling of the programs we currently offer. 

It seems we are surrounded by stressors—work obligations abound, the pace of life can seem overwhelmingly fast, and the news is an endless cycle of negativity.

What can we do to combat this? How is it that some people thrive and others crumble under the pressure?

This March, we challenge you to take a positive step: make time for a protective factor.