Someone offers your child a drink or vape — what would they do? Practice seven real peer pressure scenarios together, with sample answers and an exit plan.
Your college student is home for the summer? Learn how to set expectations, stay connected, watch for mental health changes, and talk about substances.
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.
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.
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.
This safety plan is for parents and caregivers who are worried about a teen or young adult with mental health challenges, substance use, or both. You do not need a diagnosis to use it. If something feels unsafe, this plan helps you act earlier and with more clarity.
If you've found a vape pen in your child's backpack, this article will help you stay calm, learn what to say, set boundaries, and get support to help your child stop vaping.
Carleah Summers shares her journey from addiction to recovery and how her experience inspired her to open Andrea's House, a non-profit residential treatment program in Maryland where mothers can recover from substance use disorder without being separated from their children.
Teen peer influence shapes everything from fashion to substance use. Learn the warning signs and online‐safety tips parents can use to guide healthy friendships.
En este artículo, indicamos cuáles son algunas de las trampas comunes en que caen los padres cuando conversan con su adolescente. También le diremos por qué ocurren estas trampas y cómo evitarlas.
People who use substances are at a higher risk of having suicidal thoughts or attempting suicide. Knowing the risks and what to do can help you protect your loved one.
Studies have found that “just” by listening, one trusted adult can have a big impact on a young person as they show less risk-taking behavior and higher self-esteem. More specifically, young people who met regularly with a trusted adult or a mentor are 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking.
Cyberbullying can have an extremely negative effect on teen mental health and potentially result in an increased use of illegal substances. It’s possible that your loved one has been cyberbullied, is a perpetrator, or has witnessed it. Learn how to help your loved one if you suspect they are struggling.
Drinking and driving is a major problem that puts everyone on the road at risk. When someone drinks alcohol, it affects their ability to think clearly and make good decisions.
Over the past year, you may have heard of something called a “BORG” related to college students. These BORGs aren’t from Star Trek – they’re “blackout rage gallons,” AKA gallon jugs of alcohol combined with water, juice, and other mixers.
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