We hear a lot about what teens are doing wrong. But that’s not the full story. When you look past the headlines and chatter, there’s another picture forming. It’s made up of everyday moments, small wins, and choices that rarely get noticed. And the research backs it up. The data are pointing to real, positive… Read more »
December is supposed to feel cozy, joyful, and magical. But for many families, the season also brings hidden risks for teens with more free time, holiday parties, older siblings and friends returning from college, and environments where alcohol is more accessible. None of this has to diminish the magic. There are also real reasons for… Read more »
If you’re a parent or caregiver, this is a night you’ll want to be aware of. Blackout Wednesday. Thanksgiving Eve. Drinksgiving. Blackout Eve. These are terms for the night before Thanksgiving. They might sound like a joke, but they’re not at all. Here’s the lowdown about what it is, why it’s dangerous, what teens are… Read more »
Do you know who loves Halloween as much as kids do? Teenagers. Even without trick-or-treating, Halloween has turned into one of the most popular social scenes for teens. But here’s where the scary part comes in: it’s also one of the riskiest nights of the year for teens when it comes to alcohol and drugs…. Read more »
Getting Alcohol is Easy for Many Teens. 84.3% of teens who drink say getting their hands on free alcohol is almost as easy as getting their hands on a pizza. Many teens access alcohol from their families, friends, or at other people’s homes, which makes underage drinking alarmingly easy. This accessibility poses significant risks, as… Read more »
Before your teen goes off to college, these are our top 6 most imperative topics to discuss to prevent horrible consequences of dangerous drinking.
Teens are social creatures by nature. Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic might be especially difficult for them. Here are five ways that parents can help their older kids with the impact of the COVID-19 quarantine.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased alcohol sales and people using alcohol to manage their emotions puts people at risk for a number of reasons. Studies show that excessive alcohol use has a detrimental impact on the functioning of lungs, and more.
The coronavirus attacks the lungs, and smoking and vaping can exacerbate the risks associated with this disease, the risk of getting the virus and the risk of spreading the disease.
What is 420? 420, 4:20, or 4/20 is slang in the cannabis culture for the consumption of marijuana that take place annually on April 20. Never has it been more important for parents to keep their children from vaping and using marijuana.