Research tells us that the middle school years, ages 11-13, are the most vulnerable for children when it comes to the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. As children and parents enter this challenging time, increased communication and information about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs has been shown to make a positive difference and serve as a deterrent to youth using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Know! Members receive Know! Parent Tips twice per month, which provide practical tips and information to parents of children ages 11-13.

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Parent Tip 262: Know! Times of Transition Increase Risk Parent Tip 261: Know! To Examine Your Parenting Style Parent Tip 260: Know! To Beware of Summer Boredom Parent Tip 259: Know! To Beware of Summer Boredom Parent Tip 258: Know! The Significance of Fathers Parent Tip 257: Know! How To Influence Your Child’s Behavior Parent Tip 256: Know! The Good, The Bad & The Importance of Talking Early and Often Parent Tip 255: Know! The Good, The Bad & The Importance of Talking Early and Often Parent Tip 254: Know! Friends Matter Parent Tip 253: Know! About K2: Legal Doesn’t Equal Safe Parent Tip 252: Know! To Talk About and Safeguard Prescription Medications Parent Tip 251: Know! That Kids Are Dying From Everyday Products In Their Homes Parent Tip 250: Know! The Key To A Safe and Drug-Free Spring Break Parent Tip 249: Know! Your Tween’s Tech World Parent Tip 248: Know! The Adolescent Brain Parent Tip 247: Know! To Use The Super Bowl As A Teachable Moment Parent Tip 246: Know! To Create A Family Contract For A Drug-Free New Year Parent Tip 245: Know! To Give the Gift of Your Positive Influence This Holiday Season Parent Tip 244: Know! Today’s Pot Is Not Your Mama’s Marijuana Parent Tip 242: Know! What To Say If Your Child Asks, “Did You Ever Do Drugs?” Parent Tip 240: Know! How Family History Affects Your Child Parent Tip 239: Know! Kids Are Using ADHD Medications To Get High Parent Tip 238: Know! Your Tween’s Sleep Needs Parent Tip 237: Know! To Celebrate National Family Day Parent Tip 236: Know! To Set A Curfew For Your Tween Parent Tip 235: Know! To Start A School Year Drug-Free Parent Tip 234: Know! The Dangers of Electronic Cigarettes Parent Tip 233: Know! Zero Tolerance Remains Best Choice Parent Tip 232: Know! Peers Are Not The Only Pressure Point Parent Tip 230: Know! To Text Your Tween Parent Tip 185: Know! about alcohol in energy drinks Parent Tip 183: Know! to stop cough medicine abuse Parent Tip 180: Know! whom your child is riding with Parent Tip 177: Know! that caffeine is a drug

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