February Post


Breathing Techniques From Our GEM Curriculum

Triangle Breathing

We are going to take a moment to do a short breathing exercise to try and destress
ourselves.
Get in an upright seated position with your back straight, feet flat on the floor and roll
your shoulders back, making sure you can breathe easily. For the exercise, we are
going to image a triangle, breathing in on one side, holding for another side, and then
breathing out for the last side.

Starting at the bottom left of the triangle…
INHALE for a count of 3, as you trace the first side of the triangle
HOLD for a count of 3, as you trace the second side of the triangle
EXHALE for a count of 3, as you trace the last side of the triangle
Repeat 3x!

This breathing exercise helps us form a steady and consistent rhythm of breathing.


Peer Exposure

Did you know, among high school students, 13% report that at least one of their four closest friends smokes cigarettes?


KBG Youth Summit – Activate for a Tobacco-Free ‘23

When: Saturday, February 25th, 2023 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Where: University of Delaware Clayton Hall

  • Delaware youth 4th-12th grade are invited to attend!
  • Buses will be provided to and from the event with stops throughout Delaware
  • FREE: Food, Fun, Training, Team Building, and more!

More information and registration link: 2023 Youth Summit – kick butts generation (kbgde.org)


National Drug Facts Week- March 20th – March 26th

Visit our website’s Upcoming Events Page for more information: Here

DUE DATE

March 12, 2023

Register Here: Facts Week

For more information or questions, feel free to reach out to Lindsay Hughes at lgooden@udel.edu


Healthy Living Retreat

Looking ahead to April 21st and 22nd, mark your calendars for the 2023 Healthy Living Retreat in Hockessin, DE at the Girls Scouts of Chesapeake Bay Camp Facility!

Teens and adult mentors will be invited for a weekend retreat.

Click and Register Here for the Healthy Living Retreat


This month’s $100 Amazon Plogging Gift card goes to…

SUBI AND SAM OF NEWARK

They plogged over 70 pounds in 2022!

Way To Go!


GREAT JOB ALL YOU PLOGGERS OUT THERE!

And keep plogging to for your chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

Remember to send your poundage or bag totals and some pictures to krjohnston@udel.edu to be eligible or the raffle!

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Plogging for the whole family!
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Happy Ploggers!

A BIG SHOUT OUT TO DANIEL, LUKE AND LUNA FOR THEIR JANUARY PLOGGING ACCOMPLISHMENTS!


Dates to Remember

March 20023: National Drug Facts Week- March 20th – March 26th

April: April 21st and 22nd, mark your calendars for the 2023 Healthy Living Retreat in Hockessin, DE at the Girls Scouts of Chesapeake Bay Camp Facility! Teens and adult mentors will be invited for a weekend retreat.