We all want to believe that our kids aren't doing drugs or drinking right? Or better yet, to believe that they don't even know those things exist. Let's be real, of course they know. Between the mainstream media, social media and friends it's certain that kids are aware that drugs and alcohol are real.
Times have change, marijuana is legal, vaping is a thing that more and more kids are doing and going to breweries with toddlers is the new norm. Kids are growing up in a world where some drugs and alcohol have been normalized. What hasn't been normalized is adults talking to kids about use, how to be safe and the long term impacts.
PPS has gathered some resources that could help you increase your own knowledge and support conversations with your kids.
Articles:
Can You Get Addicted to Pot?
Cannabis: It matters how young you start
Youth Who Use Vaping Products Are More Likely to Smoke Cigarettes, Increase Use of Both Over Time
Can Mindfulness Stop Internet Addiction in Teens?
Five Tips for Teaching Mindfulness to At-Risk Teens
5 Tips for Talking to your Kids about Drugs and Alcohol
9 Ways to Delay Teen Drinking
Times have change, marijuana is legal, vaping is a thing that more and more kids are doing and going to breweries with toddlers is the new norm. Kids are growing up in a world where some drugs and alcohol have been normalized. What hasn't been normalized is adults talking to kids about use, how to be safe and the long term impacts.
PPS has gathered some resources that could help you increase your own knowledge and support conversations with your kids.
Articles:
Can You Get Addicted to Pot?
Cannabis: It matters how young you start
Youth Who Use Vaping Products Are More Likely to Smoke Cigarettes, Increase Use of Both Over Time
Can Mindfulness Stop Internet Addiction in Teens?
Five Tips for Teaching Mindfulness to At-Risk Teens
5 Tips for Talking to your Kids about Drugs and Alcohol
9 Ways to Delay Teen Drinking