March 31, 2015
Hosting a teen party? Even though teens are not yet drinking age, your teenager may ask or want to have alcohol at the party. As a parent, you can support your teen with planning and hosting a safe teen party.Alcohol Sense A resource for everyone.
How to Talk to Teens
Some teens may try drinking alcohol before they are the legal drinking age of 19. As a parent, you are the number one influence on your child's choices in life, even when it comes to alcohol. Talking with them about your expectations can reduce the likelihood of harm.
Use this information to help guide conversations with your teen.
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Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time for teenagers, giving them a new sense of independence. Talk to your teen about what it means to be a responsible driver.
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There’s a difference between a teen that drinks alcohol and a teen with a drinking problem. Knowing the signs will help you understand your teens behaviour and how to talk to them.
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Parents are by far the biggest influence on their teens choices and behaviours, especially when it comes to using alcohol. Modelling low-risk drinking habits and healthy attitudes inside the home can protect teens from making unhealthy choices as they grow older.
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Alcohol is popular. But drinking can be risky, especially for young people. Help your teen make safe, healthy decisions around alcohol use by talking to them about what alcohol is, what it does to our bodies, and the risks involved.
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Resilience helps you cope with challenges, negative feelings, bad experiences, and move forward in the face of adversity. Having conversations that foster resilience will help prepare teenagers for life's challenges.
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Some teens may try drinking alcohol before they are the legal drinking age of 19. Here are some tips that can help your child make informed decisions to minimize the risk of alcohol-related harms to themselves and their friends.
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Although the legal drinking age in BC is 19, some teens may try alcohol before they reach legal age. Finding out your teenager has been drinking or trying other drugs can be very unsettling. This information will help you talk to your teen about the situation better.Pages
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Alcohol is popular. But drinking can be risky, especially for young people. Help your teen make safe, healthy decisions around alcohol use by talking to them about what alcohol is, what it does to our bodies, and the risks involved.March 31, 2015
Helping teens understand what happens to the body when drinking alcohol and the factors that influence intoxication can help guide them towards safe decisions. Use this information as a help guide a discussion.March 31, 2015
Parents are by far the biggest influence on their teens choices and behaviours, especially when it comes to using alcohol. Modelling low-risk drinking habits and healthy attitudes inside the home can protect teens from making unhealthy choices as they grow older.
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Hosting a teen party? Even though teens are not yet drinking age, your teenager may ask or want to have alcohol at the party. As a parent, you can support your teen with planning and hosting a safe teen party.March 31, 2015
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There’s a difference between a teen that drinks alcohol and a teen with a drinking problem. Knowing the signs will help you understand your teens behaviour and how to talk to them.
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Teenagers enjoying the break from schoolwork this summer may find themselves with more time on their hands. This spare time can sometimes lead to situations involving alcohol. Here’s a guide to helping your teen make safe decisions.
