Parents are the #1 influence on their kids’ decisions to drink–or not to drink–alcohol, and data shows that parent-tween conversations matter. But there’s no need to dumb it down – your kids are smart so stick to the facts! In this continuation of our Tween Talks series, we discuss what you and your kids need to know to have meaningful conversations about the dangers of underage drinking.
We are excited to partner with both KAHOOT! and We Are Teachers to develop several interactive games that build on our Ask, Listen, Learn resources. These NEW interactive tools teach kids about how underage drinking and underage marijuana use impact their developing brains, giving them the tools they need to say “NO.”
Now more than ever, MOST KIDS, INCLUDING TEENS, DON’T DRINK ALCOHOL.
It’s time to get kids back to school! Helping your kids transition from their “summer-selves” to their “student-selves” involves using their summer experiences to shape the ways they move forward.
Even though school may be out for the summer, the teaching and learning continues, especially when it comes to lessons on responsibility. This summer assign yourself some homework to continue conversations with your kids about making responsible choices because when kids are empowered, they’re more likely to say “YES” to a healthy lifestyle and “NO” to underage drinking.
As parents and educators, it’s our responsibility to help kids feel energized, optimistic, and excited to say “YES.” Here are a few things that kids can say “YES” to as we make our way into the final weeks of school and prepare for summer.
April is Alcohol Responsibility Month, and it is the perfect time to emphasize good decision-making skills with your kids.
Over the last 20 years, more kids are saying “NO” than ever before—with more than 6 out of 10 kids having never consumed alcohol. That’s a record low!
It’s National School Counseling Week! School counselors support their students in many ways, from addressing their academic questions to helping them manage emotions to empowering them to make healthy and responsible decisions.
The statistics don’t lie—underage drinking is down and the majority of kids don’t drink. The 2023 Monitoring the Future study found that alcohol consumption among America’s teens is at or near record low levels and below pre-pandemic prevalence rates.