talking tips
Here are some quick tips on talking to your kids!
You can also click here to download our FREE pocket sized Conversation Starter Kits!
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We asked Fulton County parents to give us tips and tricks that
help them talk to kids and here is what they said:
"We Talk about the good and the bad"
"stay connected and be supportive"
parent resource List:
Great websites to get help talking to your kids.
Here are 5 tips on how to talk with your teen, foster mutual understanding and break through communication barriers so that you feel more connected to one another.
Setting clear rules about substance use helps give teens the structure they need to stay safe.
Resources to help you talk to your children about alcohol.
A great website full of information and resources for talking to kids about underage drinking.
Six ways parents can stay connected with their teen sons.
Screens and gadgets can affect children's early development and disconnect families.
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Don't forget to visit our Get Help pages to see detailed information on common underage substances in Fulton County, along with great resources on talking to your kids and what you should do if you think your child is using.
We now offer three FREE pocket sized Conversation Starter Kits that you can print at home. Each version has unique fun questions that you can use to start a conversation with the kids in your life. Print just one or print all three and let the conversations begin!
Substance use prevention information.
Knowing the signs of underage drinking and drug use is an important part of raising adolescents.
Your teen is probably pretty good at coming up with excuses, especially when it pertains to homework or taking out the garbage. But even the most skilled excuse-maker needs ready-made comebacks to have in his pocket when his friends and peers start putting on the pressure.
A clever idea to create an exit strategy help your kids exit a bad situation without peer ridicule.
Learn to recognize the warning signs of substance abuse.
Know! Parenting tips from Prevention Action Alliance offers a two part article on this subject as well
- Know! What’s Hidden in Plain Sight – Part I
- Know! What’s Hidden in Plain Sight – Part II
HC3 offers a Hidden in Plain Sight event as well, watch our Events page for dates and locations.
There’s a lot of stigma and misunderstanding with substance use disorders, treatment and recovery. But you should never let social judgment stand in the way of getting your child the help he or she needs and deserves. Here are nine facts to know so you can be better prepared to help your child.
Healthy teen relationship resources.
Quiz yourself or your teen on healthy relationships.
Additional resources for parents.
A closer look at how significantly and uniquely each parenting style affects a child’s healthy growth and development, including their decision-making and risk taking.
