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Communicating with Kids - Information
Links to articles and facts related to communicating with kids.
Facts / Resources
Talking to Kids (Family Guide, Summer 2008): With a closer relationship to you, she'll be less likely to develop mental health problems and to experiment with alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs. In this section, you will find useful communication tips and other important information about mental health, substance use, and prevention. <Read More>
Parenting Teens Network: Information resource for parents of teens.
Talking with kids about tough issues (www.talkingwithkids.org): This website offers techniques for parents on how to talk easily and openly with young children (8-12) about sex, HIV, AIDS, violence, drugs and alcohol.
Time to Talk: Link to conversation starters for talking with children of all ages and other resources.
Take the time to Text your teen. Link to article from Time To Talk.
Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Prevention Includes: How to teach your child about drugs; talking to your kids effectively; Laying the groundwork. Online Version Contact the P2PN for a free copy of this book.
Know!: For parents of middle schoolers to increase awareness and communication about alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention.
Parents make a difference: Link to samhsa research
Peer and Family Relationships: Link to NIDA websites
Search Institute and the 40 Assets
One page PDF of the 40 assets
Articles
AAAS Urges Middle School Parents to Talk to Kids About Alcohol (CADCA, Sept. 11, 2008)
Nearly 20 percent of 14-year-olds say they've been drunk at least once, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. According to the AAAS alcohol project, the middle school years are crucial in the battle to prevent early alcohol use. Young adolescents’ bodies and friendships are changing. They start pulling away from parents; yet seek out other adults for guidance. It’s the most vulnerable time, specialists say, but also one of the last times they still can be influenced by adults. <Read More>
Family Meals Reduces Risk of Substance Abuse in Girls (CADCA Newsletter, July 31, 2008): "We found girls who had regular family meals had half the odds of initiating cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana use in the five-year time period," Eisenberg said. <Read More>
Be a better listener: the importance of good listening skills—especially when the speaker is your child.
How to talk to your kids about school shootings
Talking to Girls
Raising your daughter: Link to selection of articles including conversation starters; getting through adolescence; girls in sports; girls and the media and much more.
Talking to Teens
Staying In Touch with Your Teen: Link to Family Education site offers many articles on how to communicate with teens.
Parenting Teens Doesn't have to be Tough No matter how good your relationship is with your child, it is going to change when your child hits adolescence. A parent can experience a great deal of stress as their teenager begins to face the many challenges and changes that adolescence entails.
Sending a consistent message to your teen
