March 31, 2015
Resilience helps you cope with challenges, negative feelings, bad experiences, and move forward in the face of adversity. Having conversations that foster resilience will help prepare teenagers for life's challenges.Featured Articles
March 31, 2015
Helping teens understand what happens to the body when drinking alcohol and the factors that influence intoxication can help guide them towards safe decisions. Use this information as a help guide a discussion.
March 31, 2015
Alcohol is popular. But drinking can be risky, especially for young people. Help your teen make safe, healthy decisions around alcohol use by talking to them about what alcohol is, what it does to our bodies, and the risks involved.
March 31, 2015
Parents are by far the biggest influence on their teens choices and behaviours, especially when it comes to using alcohol. Modelling low-risk drinking habits and healthy attitudes inside the home can protect teens from making unhealthy choices as they grow older.
March 31, 2015
There’s a difference between a teen that drinks alcohol and a teen with a drinking problem. Knowing the signs will help you understand your teens behaviour and how to talk to them.
March 31, 2015
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time for teenagers, giving them a new sense of independence. Talk to your teen about what it means to be a responsible driver.
March 31, 2015
Hosting a teen party? Even though teens are not yet drinking age, your teenager may ask or want to have alcohol at the party. As a parent, you can support your teen with planning and hosting a safe teen party.
March 31, 2015
Good listening skills build trust and are fundamental to any relationship. As your child grows into a young adult, it's important to continue listening and encouraging open dialogue, especially when talking about drinking and other substance use. Here's an example.
March 31, 2015
No matter what arguments you’ve had in the past with your child, building a respectful, honest, and open relationship with your child going forward is important. There is no magic formula, but these tips can help.
March 31, 2015
A night out on the town can be fun, but when alcohol is involved, the risks of harm can increase. To minimize the risks to themselves and others, help young people make informed decisions about where to go, and teach them to pay attention to their surroundings.Pages
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March 31, 2015
The way you respond to children can influence the direction of the conversation, leading to an argument or opening up a helpful, positive conversation. Here are tips to keep conversations going.March 31, 2015
Hosting a teen party? Even though teens are not yet drinking age, your teenager may ask or want to have alcohol at the party. As a parent, you can support your teen with planning and hosting a safe teen party.
March 31, 2015
Some teens may try drinking alcohol before they are the legal drinking age of 19. Here are some tips that can help your child make informed decisions to minimize the risk of alcohol-related harms to themselves and their friends.March 31, 2015
Parents are by far the biggest influence on their teens choices and behaviours, especially when it comes to using alcohol. Modelling low-risk drinking habits and healthy attitudes inside the home can protect teens from making unhealthy choices as they grow older.
March 31, 2015
Talking to young adults about the laws around driving and driving after drinking can reduce the risk of harm for your child and others. Here’s an overview of BC’s drinking and driving laws and why we have them.
March 31, 2015
Have open conversations with your young adult that foster resilience to help them with challenges they will face throughout life with confidence.March 31, 2015
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time for teenagers, giving them a new sense of independence. Talk to your teen about what it means to be a responsible driver.
March 31, 2015
Talking openly and honestly about alcohol and other drugs can help children understand your family’s values, bond with your kids and protect them from substance-related harm. Here are tips for starting those types of conversations.
March 31, 2015
Turning a 19 brings a whole new set of responsibilities, including the ability to buy their own alcohol. Help your child stay safe and not causing harm to others by talking about the responsibilities that come with being of legal drinking age and not to drink and drive.March 31, 2015
There’s a difference between a teen that drinks alcohol and a teen with a drinking problem. Knowing the signs will help you understand your teens behaviour and how to talk to them.Pages
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If you smoke, a common worry is that your child will eventually start smoking themselves. Parenting is hard. Add ‘trying to quit smoking’ on top all the other things you have to do, and it can feel daunting at best. This information can help.
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You know being active is good for you, but getting on that treadmill can sometimes be the biggest challenge. Here are tips to get started.
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While running seems like a simple sport (just put one foot in front of the other, right?) it can be intimidating to start. Here’s our guide to get you going injury free.
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Sure a gym membership or a soccer ball can set you back a few dollars, but have you ever consider how much inactivity costs you?
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The end of summer and beginning of fall are prime time for fruit and vegetable picking. Other than being tasty and nutritiously healthy, there are physical benefits to harvesting fruit and vegetables too.
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Women who are pregnant or want to become pregnant want to do the best for themselves and their babies. Where can women find reliable information on how alcohol affects them and their families? How can they get support?
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Physical activity doesn’t have to be structured or done on turf. Let’s look at a few other ways kids can be active in their day-to-day lives.
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A hundred years ago there was little hype about workout routines and fitness fads. People didn’t focus on them in the past because daily life was full of manual labour, active transportation and chores. Fast forward to today…how does modern life compare?
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You just crushed your first day at the gym but why are you so sore the next day? Learn what to expect from these aches and pains and how to prevent muscle strain.
