Teens have a knack for finding various ways to get intoxicated. That’s why it’s important for parents to talk to their kids about alcohol and drugs and to keep the lines of communication open. If you talk to your kids, you can help them avoid underage drinking and the dangerous consequences of risky behavior. A […]
Teenage Drinking
Why Do Teens Drink Alcohol?
Why do teens drink alcohol? The answer may seem obvious, but there is a lot more that goes into the decision to drink underage than you may think. In addition to social factors such as peer pressure, there are also a host of other factors and circumstances that contribute to teenage drinking. Learn more about […]
Teaching Teens About Alcohol: How to Start the Conversation
Teaching teens about alcohol can be tough. There’s a lot to cover, and it’s important parents start the conversation early before it becomes a problem later. It’s often easier said than done. What can parents do to teach their teens about alcohol? How do they start the conversation? Keep kids engaged? We know it can […]
Teenage Alcohol Poisoning: 6 Symptoms that Require Help
It’s a friend’s or parent’s nightmare. What started as a fun event took a bad turn when alcohol became involved. In a scenario far too common with underage drinking, someone may have developed alcohol poisoning. Is it time to call a hospital? Notify their parents? Alcohol poisoning is a serious issue that impacts more people […]
Establishing a Path to Independence for Teens: How Parents Can Help
Parents hope to teach their children independence and responsibility. Kids don’t realize it, but their path to independence starts when they’re very young. They feel so mature when you let them pick out their clothes or help prepare dinner. In adolescence, choices become more complicated. Do you trust them to go to the movies without […]
Explaining Teen Blood Alcohol Concentration: A Visual Guide
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is a term that many teenagers are familiar with, but they may not know exactly what it means and how it impacts them. How much do teens really know about BAC, its effects, and what it means for their health and safety? Your teen may know that 0.08 is the legal […]
10 Tactics to Open Communication Pathways with Your Teen
Navigating the hairpin turns of the teenage years will be challenging for kids and parents. Your oldest may zoom through adolescence, deftly navigating every sharp curve, and make it through with barely a scratch. And just when you start to think you’ll breeze over the parenting finish line your next child throws a wrench in […]
Peer Pressure to Drink: How the Teen Brain Responds
Peer pressure is a powerful weapon in the fight against underage drinking — it can have either a positive or a negative impact. When teenagers encourage their friends to make good grades, to be nice to each other, or to avoid alcohol, that’s positive peer pressure. Alternatively, when teenagers encourage each other to misuse alcohol […]
Stop Teenage Drinking: 10 Steps to Keep Your Teen Safe
Parental instinct is a powerful force. So, don’t ignore yours when it’s telling you something is going on with your kid. It could be something simple like they did poorly on an algebra test, or it could be something more dangerous like they’re drinking alcohol. If you think your child is struggling, it’s up to […]
Teen Binge Drinking: A Parent’s Guide to Prevention and Intervention
The teenage years are an important time of self-discovery for kids. They’re growing up faster than parents might like and they’re figuring out who they want to be as adults. Teens also think they have all the answers. So, when a kid hits a speed bump on the road of life, it can be tough […]