Saying No to Peer Pressure to Drink

Who was your childhood friend? Hear from Jennifer Borget, author of Cherish 365, as she reminisces on her childhood relationships, and how she is eager to watch her kids form their own friendships.

Encourage your kids to be themselves no matter who they’re with. Hear from Jennifer Kindhouse, author of Life In Italics, on how even the shortest encounter can begin a lifelong friendship.

Change can be a scary time for kids, especially when they are “the new kid.” Jennifer Kindhouse, author of Life In Italics, explains how she helped her son transition into fourth grade as the new kid in his class.

Kids are like sponges, and it's hard to monitor what they absorb when they’re out of your care. Hear from Andy Herald, author of How To Be A Dad, on how you can stay connected with your kids and teach them methods for combating peer pressure.

As a tween, kids, crave more and more independence. Hear from Jill Krause, author of Baby Rabies, on how she is balancing independence, online exposure, peer pressure, and hands-on parenting with her tween.

When it comes to friendships, quality matters. Hear from Jill Krause, author of Baby Rabies, on how she is helping her kids navigate long distance friendships and talking to them early about the meaning of quality over quantity.

Parents, your friendships are important when it comes to your kids. Hear from Sili Recio, author of My Mamihood, on how she maintains the friendships that help uplift her and her daughter and how quality over quantity matters when it comes to navigating peer pressure.

However your kids make friends, make sure to teach them that quality friendships should be nurtured. Hear from Whit Honea, author of Dads4Change, on how he is teaching his kids that there is no wrong way to make lifelong friends.

Everyone has to battle through peer pressure. Hear from Whit Honea, author of Dads4Change, on the easiest ways for parents to get involved and help their kids navigate peer pressure.

“Having one close friend serves as a protective factor against bullying.” Hear from Liz Stanley, author of Say Yes, as she offers tips on how she is raising her kids to cultivate positive friendships and work through peer pressure.

Bullying and finding an identity are two of the big hills kids will have to climb during childhood. Hear from Vanessa Bell, author of De Su Mama, on how she is teaching her kids about identity and exposing them to their culture through positive friendships and teaching them how to stop or prevent bullying.

Having open conversations about what your kids see and do on the internet is important. Hear from Galit Breen on the different kinds of peer pressure online, where it’s most likely to happen, and what you can do to help protect and prepare your kids.