Kategorie: Sober living

We have learned that educating teens about what not to do is not enough. Drug prevention programs that have had success have gone far beyond teaching young people to say no. They tend to teach the “whys” behind avoiding drugs, offer social skills to refuse drugs, and give opportunities to practice those skills over time.…

Recognizing the different types of peer pressure—positive, negative, and neutral—can help you guide your child effectively. Your child wants to fit in, doesn’t want to feel rejected or teased, and isn’t sure how to get out of a bad situation. When they are in preschool, tell them not to copy silly or bad behavior. For…