Parent or Caregiver

The tween years test every rule — curfews, phones, parties, peer pressure. Learn what to say, with 13 word-for-word scripts that hold the line without a fight.
Summer means more free time and more risk for teen substance use. Learn how to set expectations, stay connected, and keep your teen safe all summer.
Wondering if a recovery coach could help your child? Learn what recovery coaches do, how they differ from a sponsor, what they cost, and how to find one.
More teens are using steroids to bulk up — and many parents miss it. Learn the warning signs, the real health risks, and how to talk with your teen.
Amanita muscaria gummies are sold like candy and marketed as "natural," but the FDA warns they aren't safe. Here's what every parent needs to know.
Worried your teen or college student is sports betting? Learn warning signs, clues, money red flags and how to get help without judgment.
El 988 está destinado a apoyar a personas “en crisis suicida o angustia emocional”. Es completamente confidencial y se puede contactar por llamada telefónica, mensaje de texto o chat, con una opción separada para personas con dificultades auditivas.
Not sure if your teen's drinking is normal or a warning sign? Use this parent checklist to know what you're seeing, what it means, and what to do next.
High-intensity drinking means double the alcohol of a binge and far more risk. Learn the warning signs, when to call 911, and how to talk to your teen.
Your teen smells like alcohol but says they didn't drink. Learn how to stay calm, what to say, and how to keep the focus on safety, trust, and next steps.
Worried about your child's gambling? Learn how the CRAFT approach helps families set limits, stay connected, and encourage real change without ultimatums.
Worried your college student is using alcohol or drugs to cope with stress? Learn the signs, how to talk about it, and healthier ways to handle pressure.
Wondering why your tween melts down over small things? Learn what distress tolerance is and 5 ways to help your child handle big feelings and build resilience.
Rules tell your child what to do; boundaries shape who they become. Learn the difference, why it matters most in middle school, and how to set boundaries that stick.
Help your middle schooler handle stress, anger, and anxiety. 5 simple coping skills for tweens, plus what to say (and what to skip) when emotions run high.
Help your child handle pressure to drink or use drugs. Practical refusal skills, conversation scripts, and an exit plan for tough moments.
Wondering if you should teach your teen how to drink? Research shows letting kids drink at home doesn't protect them. Here's what to do instead.
Pregaming is drinking before a party or event. Learn why it's risky for teens and college students, and how to talk to your child about it.
Worried about your child? Learn about 10 warning signs that your college student is drinking too much plus what parents can do.
Halloween, Blackout Wednesday, Spring Break: learn the high-risk drinking weekends for college students and 5 questions parents can ask to help them stay safe.
Teens are using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for mental health support. Learn the risks—privacy, harmful advice, and lack of oversight—and what parents can do instead.
Orphines are new synthetic opioids showing up in pills and other drugs—some stronger than fentanyl. Learn signs of overdose, naloxone tips, and how to talk with your child.
A nonfatal overdose can reduce oxygen to the brain and cause lasting changes. Learn symptoms of brain injury after overdose, diagnosis, and how parents can help.
Sports betting apps use odds, the vig, and “near-miss” psychology to keep teens wagering. Learn warning signs, micro-betting risks, and how to talk.
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