TEENS, PARENTS & DRIVING

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration just released a report that may influence the way some parents drive.  Read more at the link below.

SAMHSA News Release

Date: 12/6/2011 12:05 AM
Media Contact: SAMHSA Press Office
Telephone: 240-276-2130

New report shows that adolescents are far more likely to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs if they live with a parent that drives under the influence

http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1112050724.aspx

Here's a great book for teens written by a teen. Chandler Dewitt writes about choices youth make from junior high through young adulthood. It is a great book for teens who are transitioning from grade school, junior high and even high school seniors- a graduation gift that keeps on giving! Visit this link for details. http://www.connectwithkids.com/insideout/index.shtml

Do your kids have siblings? They may have a great influence on each other. Read this article and share with your family. Parents remain the biggest influence in a child's life but, siblings are too. They want to please each other and make each other proud. Why not utilize other family members to keep everyone accountable to the values you set in your home?
http://www.connectwithkids.com/tipsheet/2010/503_aug18/thisweek/100818_love.shtml

TEEN TRANSITIONS TO NEW SCHOOLS

The research-based guide “Transitions & Teens: A Guide for Parents” is available as a free download at TimeToTalk.org, and was created in consultation with parenting experts, psychologists and family therapists. The guide helps parents understand how transition periods—like back to school, starting a new school, divorce, and even financial trouble at home—can impact a child’s vulnerability to risky behaviors, including drugs and alcohol.

http://www.timetotalk.org/downloads/transition_guide_1c.pdf