Shaping America’s Next 250 Years: Conversations That Matter
June 25, 2026
Today’s kids will shape our country’s next 250 years, and summer is a good time to talk with your kids about healthy choices.
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Shaping America’s Next 250 Years: Conversations That Matter
Today’s kids will shape our country’s next 250 years, and summer is a good time to talk with your kids about healthy choices.
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Cultivating Conversation with Kids: 5 Questions They Want You to Ask
Kids often want to talk but may not know how to begin. Asking these five questions in a non-judgmental way can help start the conversation.
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Resources for Building Confidence for Responsible Choices
Explore these digital classroom resources and videos developed in partnership with Discovery Education that build confidence for making responsible choices like saying "NO" to underage drinking and underage marijuana use.
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Supporting Kids' Mental Health to Prevent Underage Drinking
Empowering kids ages 9-13 with tools to manage their mental health can start with conversations at home. Learn more about some ways to support to talk about and model positive mental health behaviors with your kids.
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Classroom Resources Exploring the Impact of Alcohol and Marijuana on Mental Health
Explore our new animated video and lesson that teach kids ages 9-13 about adolescent mental health, positive and negative strategies for coping with mental health challenges, and how alcohol and marijuana can negatively impact the developing brain and mental health.
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Parents are the #1 Influence
Did you know that parents are the #1 influence on their kids' decision to drink or not drink alcohol? Conversations are key! Find facts, conversations starters, and more tips to keep the lines of communication open.
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