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At the start of the school year, students may feel a knot in their stomach and be worried about making new friends and keeping up with potentially tougher classes. The thought of navigating unfamiliar hallways and facing the judgment of classmates in person and on social media can make students feel overwhelmed and anxious with the fear of not fitting in.
It’s never too early to start the conversation about substance use. As soon as children are able to converse, parents can start teaching them how to make healthy choices—a skill that will serve them well in adulthood. Here are ten tips for talking with little ones about substance use.
Part of raising children is teaching them what they need to know for independent adult life. One of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child is education about substance use.
In a world where many substances are all too easy to access (and sometimes even encouraged), it’s important for your child to understand the risks associated with alcohol, drugs, and nicotine.
Read on for our breakdown on having The Substance Talk with children of any age.
“In the United States, youth use e-cigarettes, or vapes, more than any other tobacco product,” according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Over two million middle- and high-school students reported using e-cigarettes in 2023 (CDC 2024).
Nicotine in any form, however, can damage a young person’s developing brain. Read on to learn how—and what parents, adults, and caregivers can do to help prevent underage vape use.
Opinions about cannabis are mixed, with some claiming it’s a natural or medicinal substance and others calling it problematic.
One of the main concerns about cannabis is its effects on developing brains—specifically adolescents, who are likely to experiment. Is cannabis safe for teens and young adults?
As a parent, finding out your child has experimented with substances can be a bit shocking. What should you do?
Read on for an overview of why teens may seek out substances—and how adults can help them.
With children of any age, it’s important to communicate clearly, firmly, and lovingly about the effects of substance use. Teens in particular may need guidance to make healthy choices around drugs, alcohol, or nicotine.
Read on for our guidelines on how to talk with your teen about substances.
As your child approaches their teen years, parents face many new challenges. Parents may be surprised to discover their teen’s experience with drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.
According to HealthyChildren.org, many parents may be unaware of—or even unwilling to face—the reality of their child’s substance use (“Intervention Strategies for Concerned Parents” 2014).
Get educated on the reality of teen substance use, the reasons teens may seek out substances, and what you can do to help.
