Time to Talk: Get Help Talking to Your Kids about Drugs and Alcohol

TimeToTalk provides easy-to-use guides and tips to help you have ongoing conversations with your kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.

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Free Talk Kit for Parents of Military Families


	Get Started Now With Your Talk Kit Your Talk Kit will help you: Begin talking with your kids about the risks of drugs and alcohol Know exactly what to say Answer the tough question: “Did you do drugs?” You'll also find: Tips for caring adults involved with kids A practical, one-sheet guide to the drug and alcohol scene

It's Awards Season — Golden Globes, Grammys, Critic's Choice, the Upcoming Academy Awards, and Now...

The Partnership and Time To Talk® bring you:

"Parent's Choice Awards for Best Teachable Moment"

Talking with kids about the risks of drug and alcohol can be a big challenge for parents and caregivers.

One easy way is to use Teachable Moments. Teachable Moments are when you use popular culture, current news events or even personal experiences to start a conversation. It's an easy way to bring up the topic of drug and alcohol use with your child – and encourage him or her to make healthy choices and avoid risky behaviors.

But what is the very Best Teachable Moment? You tell us!

Vote now in Time to Talk's "Parent's Choice Awards for the Best Teachable Moment"

Transitions & Teens: A Guide For Parents

Studies show that adolescents who haven't tried drugs or alcohol are more likely to start during times of transition in order to cope with stress. But don't worry - while change is a part of life, risky behavior, like drug and alcohol use, doesn't have to be. This guide has everything you need to know to help keep your child healthy - and even happy! - during transition periods.

Download the Guide (PDF)

As a parent, the things you say and do have a tremendous influence on the decisions your child makes - especially when it comes to using drugs or alcohol. Research shows that kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use. By talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol, you can help them make better choices and live safer, healthier lives.

Starting the conversation with your kids and keeping communication open is never easy -- but it's also not as difficult as you may think. Whether you're having trouble finding the time or finding the right words, Time to Talk is here to provide the support and resources you need when it's time to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol.

New Tools for Parents of Military Families

Now available - new tools and tips designed specifically for military parents of tweens and teens. Created with the help from the National Military Family Association and National Association of School Nurses, this new resource provides scripts to help you find the right words, insights from military teens and tips to make the transition into the new school year easier and healthier for you and your child.