Talk It Up Parents - Kids Are Listening

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Based on the nonverbal cues we get from our kids, it’s easy to think - “they don’t listen to me, why bother”. However, parental disapproval has a direct effect on adolescents’ decision to not use substances.
 

3 out of 4 teens say their PARENTS are the leading influence on their decision about drinking alcohol or using other mood altering substances (M.A.D.D).


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Alcohol is Still the Most Commonly Used Substance Today 

  • Younger children — pre-teens and tweens (up to 12) — are often curious about alcohol. This is a great time to have an honest conversation about what alcohol is and the potential dangers of underage drinking. 
  • Once they become teenagers (13-17), curiosity can transform into pushing boundaries and experimentation. They know what alcohol is, and now they need you to share the facts about why they shouldn’t use it (even when their friends are).

The home is the number one place youth access alcohol.

It’s important to monitor and secure alcohol in the home.


Learn how to make your home a safe one at Talk it Up. Lock it Up.

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Youth Drug Trends Training

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Learn what youth are up against when it comes to substances today, and how the manufacturers are marketing to youth.  Hear from an Orange County student about how peer influences factor in to substance use and what parents can do to help.
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Get a deep dive into the ongoing youth vaping crisis.  Click here for conference recording.

Parents against vaping presents ask the expert youth vaping addiction and building healthy relationships with our children

Do you suspect your child is vaping, or do you want to be a positive influence in their decision not to use substances?  Click here for tips on how to start the conversation (from best-selling author and child psychologist, Julie Ross).

Dr. Danielle Dick, Rutgers University professor and author of The Child Code, sheds light on adolescent substance use. Hear about the latest trends in tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis, and learn the science behind the adolescent brain and what to look out for in your teen.  Roll-over the images for recording.

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