Self Care and Managing Stress as Educators
The school year is in full swing so now is a perfect time to pause and think about how you manage stress. To share some self-care strategies, we’ve asked Jessica Matheson, 2022 SHAPE America National...
View ArticleShine a Spotlight on Keeping Kids Alcohol Free
October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week, and we want to shine a spotlight on what’s working to keep kids alcohol- and substance-free. Alcohol consumption among America’s teens is at or near record low...
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...
View ArticleUnderage Drinking Rates Reach Record Lows
We are proud of the work that we do every day to help adults empower kids to say “YES” to a healthy lifestyle and “NO” to underage drinking. Together, we continue to make progress towards eliminating...
View ArticleNew Underage Drinking Prevention Games with Kahoot! & We Are Teachers
We are excited to partner with both KAHOOT! and We Are Teachers to develop several interactive games that build on our Ask, Listen, Learn resources. These NEW interactive tools teach kids about how...
View ArticleStay Informed, Stay Involved: National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
This week is National Drug and Alcohol Facts week. This is a great time to start and continue conversations that will empower kids to say “NO” to underage drinking and underage cannabis use. Explore...
View ArticleBuilding Confidence for Responsible Choices with your Students
In order to meet different learning styles and provide useful resources that build on our Ask, Listen, Learnunderage drinking prevention program, we’re excited to announce Ask, Listen, Learn: Building...
View ArticleKeep Calm and Carry a Positive Attitude
When conversations about alcohol between parents and kids increase, underage drinking rates decrease. And when it comes to conversations with kids, attitude is everything. Your attitude sets 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...
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...
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