When it comes to saying “YES” to a healthy lifestyle and “NO” to underage drinking and underage cannabis use, one meaningful way to build that confidence is to encourage them to be upstanders – people who support others and speak up when it matters. Empowering kids to be upstanders encourages...

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...

Conversations about alcohol should start early, continue often and naturally, and help kids develop the tools they need to say “NO” to underage drinking and underage cannabis use. Communicating the importance of safety and the dangers of underage drinking and underage cannabis use while sharing expectations and values are key to empowering kids to make good decisions.

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’re kicking off a five-part series called Tween Talks with helpful tips for talking with your tween about alcohol and underage drinking. In this first part, we’re focusing on why our attitude matters when having conversations with tweens.