Parent Resources
Talking with your children about difficult subjects can be challenging. Here is a selection of our favorite resources to help pave the way.
Alcohol
SAMHSA: Talking with Teens About Alcohol Brochure – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has created a printable brochure with tips for discussing alcohol with your teen. Access the SAMHSA Talking with Teens About Alcohol Mini Brochure
Internet Safety
Consumer Notice: Internet Safety for Kids – Learn how to help your children be safer online. Access Internet Safety for Kids
Marijuana
SAMHSA: Talking with Your Teen About Marijuana Brochure – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has created a printable brochure with tips for discussing Marijuana with your teen. Access the SAMHSA Talking with Your Teen About Marijuana Parent Brochure
Mental Health
Edina Public Schools Virtual Calming Space – Edina Public Schools has created a website as a resource to support with calming strategies to help reduce stress. You will find information on the benefits of various strategies. The tabs on the top of the page will help you navigate to pages with videos of music, guided relaxation activities, and calming imagery. Visit the Virtual Calming Space
Child Mind Institute: How to Help Your Depressed Teenager – Learn signs and strategies to help your teen. Read How to Help Your Depressed Teenager
Smoking and Vaping
Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes – Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes has some great resources to help parents speak to their kids about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes. Explore Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes Parent Resources
SAMHSA: Talking with Your Teen About Vaping Brochure – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has created a printable brochure with tips for discussing vaping with your teen. Access the SAMHSA Talking with Your Teen About Vaping Parent Brochure
Substances
SAMHSA: Talking with Your Teen About Opioids Brochure – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has created a printable brochure with tips for discussing Opioids with your teen. Access the SAMHSA Talking with Your Teen About Opioids Parent Brochure