Tools for Back To School
With the calendar page turning to August, most of us are savoring the
last leisurely summer days before it’s time to head back to school. The end of
summer is a great time to make sure the lines of communication are open to
build and maintain a trusting relationship with your child.
Along with purchasing the new school supplies, clothing, shoes, and
backpacks your kids will need for a successful school year, make time to talk
about the upcoming school year, concerns they may have, and discuss the
importance of choosing a healthy life without alcohol and drugs.
Getting into a back-to-school routine can often be difficult for families. According to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, teens cite "coping with school stress" as a major reasons many of them turn to drugs. Beginning a new school year can mean adjusting to new friends, new teachers, more difficult homework, challenging classes, or maybe even an entirely new school. Social anxiety and peer pressure also add to concerns for youth. While there is no way to completely eliminate social pressures from a child's life, parents can help ease stress and better prepare their child by taking time to discuss possible scenarios they may face.
The good news is research shows that teens who learn about the risks from a parent or other caring adults are less likely to use drugs or alcohol. So, talk to your kids about their day and listen to what they say. Let them know that you care about them and strongly disapprove of their using drugs. They will listen!
For tips on how to talk to your kids, call InnerAct Alliance at 802-0777 or visit www.inneractalliance.org
Getting into a back-to-school routine can often be difficult for families. According to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, teens cite "coping with school stress" as a major reasons many of them turn to drugs. Beginning a new school year can mean adjusting to new friends, new teachers, more difficult homework, challenging classes, or maybe even an entirely new school. Social anxiety and peer pressure also add to concerns for youth. While there is no way to completely eliminate social pressures from a child's life, parents can help ease stress and better prepare their child by taking time to discuss possible scenarios they may face.
The good news is research shows that teens who learn about the risks from a parent or other caring adults are less likely to use drugs or alcohol. So, talk to your kids about their day and listen to what they say. Let them know that you care about them and strongly disapprove of their using drugs. They will listen!
For tips on how to talk to your kids, call InnerAct Alliance at 802-0777 or visit www.inneractalliance.org
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