We’re thrilled to be launching an interactive online module that takes kids on a journey through that decision-making process. The digital exploration follows 6th grade student Alex as she faces a decision to go to a party at her friend’s house, where she thinks there may be alcohol.

Summer break has arrived! With warmer weather comes more free time, so before you jump into your favorite swimsuit or fire up the grill, talk to your kids about making healthy decisions over the summer.

Tuesday, January 22 marks the start of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week – an excellent opportunity to start–or continue–the conversation about underage drinking with your kids and students.

As a parent, it’s important to feel comfortable talking to your child about alcohol, and that in return, they feel comfortable coming to you with their questions and concerns. Being prepared to answer some common questions can help you feel more confident about having conversations about alcohol and underage drinking as they grow! Here are some of the questions that come up often—and ways to answer them in ways that resonate well with tweens.

Whether your child raises it or you broach the subject of drinking, when it does come up, make your views utterly clear. Your tween may not parrot your opinions the way he did when he was seven, but he still very much cares what you think.