As winter begins, we’re reminded of the simple joys of childhood. And one of our favorites is building a snowman. What starts as a single snowball can grow into something much bigger—a perfect metaphor for how we can build the foundations of meaningful conversations.
Kids are always watching and learning from the adults around them, especially when it comes to how we take care of ourselves. Setting healthy boundaries, prioritizing physical health, regulating emotions, and seeking help when needed are important behaviors to model for tweens so they see that self-care is normal and...
October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week and this year’s theme is “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free.” Since there are many pieces of the prevention education puzzle that need to come together to keep kids alcohol- and substance-free, here are 5 pieces to focus on to teach kids to say “YES” to a healthy lifestyle and “NO” to risky behaviors like underage drinking and underage cannabis use.
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.”
Whether on a road trip or running errands, there’s something different about conversations with your kids that happen in the car. Here are some tried-and-true strategies for car talks with your kids.
This Fourth of July, don’t just spark fireworks, but also spark short and meaningful conversations about celebrating responsibly 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.
The start of every new year comes with the best intentions to set goals for the next 365 days, but what happens when your focus and determination wane? The pressure to maintain and achieve goals can feel like a lot, especially to our kids. Here are 3 pieces of learning that are good for us to remember and share with our kids when it comes to goal setting.