Your children benefit from talking with you every day about what’s going on in their lives. Don’t wait until a problem arises to talk with them about drinking alcohol.
Be a Better Listener Video

Techniques (How To/Communicate)

• PARENTS...Countering The Problem Of Tween Drinking
• Empathic Communication
• Talk With Your Child About Sensitive Issues
• Teach Your Child Refusal Skills
• "You done good, kid!" Praise Your Child’s Positive Choices
• Help Your Child Feel Comfortable in Social Situations
• Teens Are Most Comfortable Talking to Mom
• Post-High School Parenting

Expectations

• Helping Kids Keep Themselves Out of Hot Water
• Weighing the Options—Planning a Defense
• High School Success Helps Keep Teens Drug Free