Parent Power
Despite what you've heard about the power of peer pressure, it's parents who are the greatest influence in determining whether their children will use alcohol or other drugs. Check out the following resources to boost your parent power with the facts about alcohol and drug use and its impact on developing teens.
Parent Power Tools
- Coaches with Character
http://drugfreeflorida.org/coaches/
Coaches with Character is designed to honor leaders who are on the field and on the courts with our kids modeling good character. Nominate a Coach
- Florida Informed Families
http://www.informedfamilies.org/
Information can be found on the Red Ribbon Campaign to fight alcohol and illicit drug use, Family Day and parent peer groups.
- Florida Alliance for Drug Endangered Children
Resources for individuals and organizations concerned about children endangered by parents who use, manufacture or deal drugs.
- OK to Say No
An overview of what Florida parents need to know about the legal consequences of underage drinking, including some helpful hints for hosting alcohol-free teen parties.
- Tips for Hosting Teen Parties
- Juventud Latina - Hable con sus hijos sobre las drogas y sus peligros
- Parents: The AntiDrug
Tips for parents and advice on how to help their teens handle stress and resist peer pressure to use drugs.
- Padres. La Anti Droga
http://www.laantidroga.com/default.asp
Similar to its English-language cousin, this site offers tips and information for Spanish-speaking parents.
- Parent Resource Center
http://www.drugfree.org/Parent/Home/
Features include sections on typical teen behavior, why kids are such risk-takers and the Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain.
- Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free
http://www.family.samhsa.gov/teach/summer.aspx
This site has a series of downloadable guides, such as being a good role model, getting involved in your kid's life and teaching kids to choose friends wisely.
- Time to Talk
This Web site provides helpful tips for how to start a conversation with your kids when it's time to talk about drugs and alcohol.
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