Connecting with Teens
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Teen Conversation Jar
Creating conversation with teens has been proven to help prevent underage drinking. The following activity can be used during family meals to initiate conversations. Adapted from “Conversation Jar” by ParentsEmpowered.Org
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Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities
What Parents and Families Should Know to reduce the risks for injury, pregnancy, and drug, alcohol, and cigarette use Parents are a powerful influence in the lives of their teens. When parents make a habit of knowing about their teens—what they are doing, who they are with, and where they are and setting clear expectations…
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14 Tips on Teens
Tips to connect with teens. Adapted from “14 Tips on Teens” by Evelyn Petersen, ParentTalk Newsletter
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“By Your Side” SAMHSA Video
This video from SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign shows the value in talking with your kids about underage use of alcohol and drugs early and often. Keeping kids safe from underage use of alcohol and other drugs is a concern for parents. In this public service announcement video from SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”®…
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Talking to Your Kids About Prescription Drug Abuse
Learn more about how to talk to your kids about prescription drug abuse in this resource from SAMHSA. Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)