Parent Resources
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Real Kids are Curious About Alcohol. 40% try it by 8th grade. Talk early. Talk Often.
A Family Guide to Underage Drinking Prevention by SAMHSA
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7 Tips for Parents Rack Cards
List of 7 key reasons why parents need to step up and not tolerate underage drinking.
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EUDL Idaho Underage Drinking Pamphlet
Alcohol can literally stunt the way an adolescent brain grows, making it harder to think, remember things and make good judgments. Read this newspaper insert about the neurological effects of underage drinking and the power of parental prevention efforts.
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“Conversation Jar”
Creating a conversation with children is an effective way to prevent underage drinking. The following activity can be used during family meals to start conversations with children.
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“Why 21? Myth vs. Fact”
5 popular myths against the drinking age of 21 unraveled and dispelled by MADD.
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“A Parent Handbook, For Talking with Your College Student about Alcohol”
Underage drinking doesn’t always occur directly under your roof. This is a great tool provided by Boise State University to learn how to effectively communicate with your college student about alcohol abuse.
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“Turning 18 in Idaho Guide”
Do you know what the state laws are surrounding underage drinking? The University of Idaho partnered with the Idaho Law Foundation to educate young adults about their rights and responsibilities under the law as they transition from childhood to adulthood.
