Lt. Matt Martin greets his wife and son during a homecoming celebration for the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron July 5, 2009, at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rialyn Rodrigo)

By Elaine Wilson
Elaine.wilson@dma.mil
Sept. 28, 2009

I’m often tempted to turn on the TV in a quest for a quiet, argument-free evening meal. But I always hesitate, not wanting to lose out on a chance to talk to my kids without distraction or interruption.

Turns out my TV-free dinners may offer another major benefit: they may help keep my kids drug free.

Today’s Family Day, a national effort to encourage families to spend time together as a way to combat substance abuse. In his Family Day proclamation, President Barack Obama praises America’s families for their dedication and their efforts in keeping kids drug free.
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