Prep Kids for the Next Step
The start of a new school year feels exciting, but transitions can feel challenging for our kids. They may feel mixed emotions about starting a new grade level or moving to a new school. Being excited...
View ArticleEmpowering High Schoolers to be Responsible Teens
Responsibility.org is proud to launch Responsible Teens: Alcohol Education for High Schoolers, a new underage drinking prevention program designed to help high school students build the knowledge and...
View ArticleShaping America’s Next 250 Years: Conversations That Matter
As we celebrate Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, this historic milestone serves as a chance to reflect on our nation’s past, have...
View ArticleCultivating Conversation with Kids: 5 Questions They Want You to Ask
It’s important to talk to kids early and often about underage drinking and using active listening skills is essential. Active listening helps build trust and supports healthy decision-making,...
View ArticleResponsible Choices, Responsible Summer
It’s almost summer, the time of the year when more leisurely schedules, chances to be spontaneous, and family time are upon us. As kids anticipate moving up to a new grade in the fall, summer provides...
View ArticleWhy Mental Health Matters for Underage Drinking Prevention
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect and talk openly about emotional well-being. This is especially true for kids and tweens. Mental health isn’t just about managing feelings; it...
View ArticleEmpowering Kids to Make Smart Choices During Alcohol Responsibility Month
Since April is Alcohol Responsibility Month, it’s a great time to pause and talk with kids about what it means to make smart and responsible choices while helping to build the decision-making skills...
View ArticleCelebrate Brain Awareness Week!
Next week is Brain Awareness Week, a perfect opportunity to help kids understand how their developing brain works and why protecting it matters. Founded by the Dana Foundation, Brain Awareness Week...
View ArticleTake a Brain Break with the Cerebral Cortex
Hey there, BRAIN POWER team! I’m the cerebral cortex, or should I say WE are the cerebral cortex! We are made up of four sections of your brain called lobes. Because we lobes all work together so...
View ArticleModeling Self-Care
Kids are always watching and learning from the adults around them, especially when it comes to how we take care of ourselves. Setting healthy boundaries, prioritizing physical health, regulating...
View ArticleEmpowering Conversations During National School Counseling Week
In honor of National School Counseling Week, we want to highlight the invaluable role that your child’s school counselor plays in shaping their lives. School counselors support their students in many...
View ArticleGreat News for Our Kids: Underage Drinking Rates Decline Again!
It’s a new year and we are thrilled to share some encouraging news about youth health and well-being. The newly released 2025 Monitoring the Future Report shows underage drinking rates have declined...
View ArticleBuilding the Foundations of Meaningful Conversations this Winter
As winter begins, we’re reminded of the simple joys of childhood. And one of our favorites is building a snowman. What starts as a single snowball can grow into something much bigger—a perfect...
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Red Ribbon Week: Pieces to Build Prevention
October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week and this year’s theme is “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free.” Since there are many pieces of the prevention education puzzle that need to come together to keep kids...
View ArticleAsk, Listen, Learn Mental Health Lesson Featured as a We Are Teachers-...
As a part of the We Are Teachers Teacher Picks program, fifth and sixth grade ELA teacher and school librarian, Amy Brownlee, endorsed Ask, Listen, Learn’s newest lesson on the Impact of Alcohol and...
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Ask, Listen, Learn and Kahoot for the Win!
What’s better than Ask, Listen, Learn’s underage drinking and underage marijuana use prevention lessons? Kahoot games to go along with them! Each of our science-based lessons about alcohol and...
View ArticleMental Health + Kids—Let’s Talk
In our collective work to keep kids substance-free, conversations matter. Understanding and embracing mental health is just as important and why we want to share our new resources with you. According...
View ArticleNew School Year, New Resources: Mental Health
It’s a new school year—a great time for new resources! We are excited to announce our newest addition to the Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix prevention education curriculum. Building on...
View ArticleTalk Early, Talk Often
Conversations about alcohol should start early, continue often and naturally, and help kids develop the tools they need to say “NO” to underage drinking and underage cannabis use. Communicating the...
View ArticleStart with the Facts
Parents are the #1 influence on their kids’ decisions to drink–or not to drink–alcohol, and data shows that parent-tween conversations matter. But there’s no need to dumb it down – your kids are smart...
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