

Behind the Reality Party: A Reality Check on Teen Substance Use
A college student discusses her experience attending a Reality Party for Parents event, the importance of communication, and the need to change the normalization of party culture.
Gracie
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Ways Parents and Youth Can Improve Communication With One Another
A Ventura County college student discusses ways that parents and caregivers and youth can better communicate with each other to strengthen relationships and increase their resilience.
Anonymous
Dec 16, 20242 min read


The Problems of Parents/Caregivers Providing Alcohol to Young Adolescents
A college student discusses the dangers of parents & caregivers normalizing alcohol use and allowing their kids to drink at home, especially while under 21.
Janette
Sep 29, 20243 min read


How To Talk To Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol
A discussion of ways that parents and caregivers can have conversations with their kids about drugs and alcohol, including strategies to help them make healthy choices.
Anonymous
Dec 18, 20233 min read


Underage & Binge Drinking: Keeping Youth Safe
A discussion of the harms of underage drinking with suggestions for how parents & caregivers can talk to their kids.
Ashley H
Oct 25, 20223 min read


Discussing Alcohol With Your College Student
An overview of ways to discuss underage and binge drinking with college students and reasons why it's important to have the conversation early and often.
Anonymous
Sep 1, 20226 min read


Parents Allowing Alcohol Use
A college student discusses her experience of parents allowing underage alcohol use, how it affected her, and why she will never provide alcohol for her kids in the future.
Anonymous
Jul 18, 20224 min read


Tips for a Fun (and Safe) Halloween
From pedestrian deaths to drunk driving, tricks and treats and spooky parties, Halloween can be a fun but dangerous time for teens. Here are some tips for both parents and teens for how to have a safe and fun Halloween!
Ashley H
Jul 5, 20224 min read


Summer Activities for Teens: Tips for Parents
A discussion of healthy activities teens can do during the summer and ways that parents and caregivers can communicate with them and keep an eye on them when they might be tempted to use substances.
Ashley H
Jun 9, 20225 min read





