Surviving parenthood is a lot like surviving war, except there aren’t any rules of combat or textbook strategies. There’s no how to guide to follow, and the world is full of self-help books from so-called parenting experts. The tactics implemented to parent are often the most creative plans you’ll ever engineer. Some work. Some don’t….
There are some conversations no one wants to have, especially when it comes to raising children. The most common scenario is the “birds and the bees” talk, but one that many people don’t immediately consider is when to talk to your children about alcohol. It may seem like a superfluous topic until their teenage years,…
Modern-day teenagers are getting smarter about drugs and alcohol. Since its peak in the 1970s, teen consumption of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs has consistently been on the decline, hitting record lows in 2015. Even though the numbers are trending in the right direction, the next generation is beginning high school. Because of this, it’s…
By now you’ve noticed a strong theme on our blog. We’ve been flooding your feed with underage drinking topics ranging from myths to news, and there’s a reason why. The first step to reducing underage drinking in North Carolina is starting the conversation. Talking to your tween or teen about alcohol is tough. And we…