Parenting a preteen is challenging. From age 11 on, children become more independent, wanting to make their own choices. The good news is: they're still listening. They may not let you know, but preteens and teens still rely on their parents and caregivers for guidance about big decisions, especially alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Research shows that children are less at risk when their parents and other caregivers communicate with them regularly about their expectations. When they feel they're being listened to. When they feel like people care about them. You can make a difference, and we'll tell you how.
The pages below are a guide for parents and caregivers to empower the children in their lives to be substance-free.
The problem exists in every community, every neighborhood in Ohio, including yours. Click here for information on the problem in central Ohio.
Click here to find out why they use; the first step in helping them make the right choices.
Raising Children in the Know!: What You Can Do
Parents and others play a strong role in helping young people deal with pressures to use alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Click here for practical tips and guidelines for establishing better lines of communication with your child.
Know! the Substances and Their Risks
What are they? What do they do to your child? It's all here.
Drug Myths vs. Reality
While you are teaching the facts about drugs, your child is getting lots of misinformation and mythology from peers. Click here to learn more about what your child may be hearing.
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Our Parent Workbook provides more in-depth information and exercises adults can do with children. Download it here.
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