The Dangers of Drugs: How to Talk to Teens About It
How do you talk to your kids about the dangers of drugs? The first rule is ths: kids make better decisions when they have more information.
Substance Use
My Teen Is Smoking Marijuana, Now What?
If you thought your teen was never going to try smoking weed, but you just found out you were wrong, we have some tips for you!
Are you struggling to manage boundaries with your teenager about marijuana use?
Are you struggling to manage boundaries with your teenage about marijuana use? Where do you draw the line about what’s okay and what’s not, and how dangerous is marijuana use to his or her development?
How Do Get Your Kid To Talk To You About Drug Use?
How do you get your teen to open up about their drug use when they won’t talk and won’t listen? That is the topic or this week’s #TipsOnTeens question, which comes to us from a mom concerned about her daughter’s smoking habits:
“I found cannabis in my daughter’s room. What do I say to her about this?”
https://youtu.be/Z6x4L6GFSA8 Every year at the end of April comes a certain unofficial holiday for many teens: 420. This is a nationwide day of celebration for cannabis culture enthusiasts, a category which (whether we parents like it or not) often includes our teenagers. This week’s #TipsOnTeens question is from a mom seeking advice on how to talk to …
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“My son will not stop vaping…Help!”
https://youtu.be/l4j3v4sOHWM If you’re raising a teenager in 2020, you’ve likely heard about vaping. Maybe you’ve smelled the fruity-scented smoke clouds, seen discarded Juul pods littering the street, or read news report about the health risks. As a parent, you want to make sure your child is safe and healthy…So what do you do if it …
“My son came home from rehab. How do I make sure he doesn’t relapse?”
https://youtu.be/JjBTAbxRDBc Recovering from addiction can be an incredibly tough road to start down. The support of friends and family is invaluable during this time. This week’s Tips On Teens question comes from a parent wondering how to be the best pillar of support in their child’s recovery: “My son came home this week from residential rehab …
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“How do I stop my son from smoking marijuana while he is away at college?”
https://youtu.be/QAufevMQM04 A huge concern among parents is that their teen might be smoking weed. Even when they’re living under the same roof, it’s’ difficult to always know if and when they are smoking. But what about when they go away to college? What advice would you give this parent? Here’s this week’s #TipsOnTeens question: “How …
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“My wife is going to rehab. What am I supposed to tell my kids?”
https://youtu.be/ftY6QcmIHSI Addiction is always tough no matter the circumstances. It gets even more difficult when children are involved. How would you tell your children if your significant other had trouble with drinking or addiction? What would you do? This week’s #TipsOnTeensquestion comes from a father wondering how to talk to his kids about this. Here’s …
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“We discovered that our grandson has been vaping. We are concerned about it but are at a loss.”
https://youtu.be/yVZh-I49bMg This week’s #TipsOnTeens question is from some very caring grandparents asking about their grandson’s vape usage. Here’s the question: “At our grandson’s school vaping is a huge thing that kids are now into. We discovered that he has been vaping too, unfortunately. He knows we are concerned about his vaping, about his health, and …