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When Should You Start Talking to Your Child About Alcohol?

CITY GIRL GONE MOM - DANIELLE SCHAFFER

Gives 5 tips to help discuss alcohol with kids.

THE PARENTOLOGIST - DR. KIM VAN DUSEN

Gives tips for talking to kids about emotions and risks. Mentions why it's important to show healthy coping strategies and safely drink.

THE MOM CREATIVE - JESSICA TURNER

Instagram post that discusses the importance of staying safe during the pandemic and encourages safe drinking.

EVERYDAY EYECANDY - LASHAWN WILTZ

Gives tips for having conversations with kids about alcohol consumption.

LATONYA YVETTE

Discusses how to build responsibility and trust.

DESIGNER DADDY - BRENT ALMOND

Gives an example of how to talk to kids about alcohol.

CITY GIRL GONE MOM - DANIELLE SCHAFFER

Discusses why it's important to drink responsibly and why it's important to have conversations with kids.

EVERYDAY EYECANDY - LASHAWN WILTZ

Gives tips on how to talk to kids about risky behavior and drinking.

GLOBAL MUNCHKINS - AMBER MAMIAN

Discusses back to school things and why it's important to have conversations with kids.

MOMMY DIARY - ANGELA KIM

Gives tips on how to talk to teens about underage drinking.

YO MARIANA - MARIANA CANO

Discusses why communication is important with kids when they leave home.

TEENHEALTHDOC - DR. HINA

Gives tips for having conversations with kids about alcohol consumption.

LASHAWN WILTZ

Discusses why it's important to drink responsibly and why it's important to have conversations with kids.

DESIGNER DADDY - BRENT ALMOND

Discusses why it's important to drink responsibly and why it's important to have conversations with kids.

LATONYA YVETTE

Discusses why it's important to drink responsibly and why it's important to have conversations with kids.

ANGELA KIM

Gives tips for having conversations with kids about alcohol consumption.

MARIANA CANO

Explains how parents influence their children about alcohol consumption and why conversations are important.

DR. KIM VAN DUSEN

Discusses why it's important to drink responsibly and why it's important to have conversations with kids.

LASHAWN WILTZ

(Alcohol Responsibility Month) Explains why conversations are important.

BRENT ALMOND

(Alcohol Responsibility Month) Gives five tips on how to safely enjoy alcohol and explains why conversations are important.

AMBER MAMIAN

(Alcohol Responsibility Month) Explains why it's important to model responsible behavior and have conversations.

LATONYA YVETTE

(Alcohol Responsibility Month) Explains why it's important to model responsible behavior and have conversations.

MARIANA CANO

(Alcohol Responsibility Month) Gives tips and explains why conversation and communication is important.

DANIELLE SCHAFFER

(Alcohol Responsibility Month) Explains why conversation and communication is important.

SUMMER IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR: 5 TIPS TO HELP OUR KIDS COPE EMOTIONALLY - EVERYDAY EYECANDY

"This is hard" it is how we all feel as we navigate a new normal. LaShawn, of Everyday Eyecandy shares five tips on how to start conversations with your kids about how they're feeling and why its important to say YES to a healthy lifestyle.

THE CURTAIN CLOSES WITHOUT APPLAUSE FOR THE CLASS OF 2020; HOW TO HELP OUR KIDS COPE USING THE UNICORN THEORY – YO MARIANA

Celebrating the end of the school year is much different than we pictured it to be. Mariana Cano, of Yo Mariana shares why she's using the "Unicorn Method" to help her kids cope with the loss of ritual celebrations and make the most of their accomplishments.

FIVE TIPS TO HELP YOU TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL - CITY GIRL GONE MOM

Choosing a healthy lifestyle is a lifelong conversation. The earlier you begin talking to your kids about saying NO to underage drinking the better. Danielle Schaffer, of City Girl Gone Mom discusses how and why she talks to her kids about underage drinking as early as elementary school and why it's important to her to keep the conversation going.

HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ABOUT BIG EMOTIONS & LOSS OF RITUALS - THE PARENTOLOGIST

Listening, and asking open ended questions helps kids to open up more. As kids miss out on exciting celebrations and time with their friends it is important to check in with them often about their feelings and how they can cope. Dr. Kim Van Dusen, of The Parentologist shares her tips on how to talk to your kids and make the best out of this new normal and loss of rituals.

THAT TIME MY 7-YEAR OLD ASKED ME ABOUT “THE C WORD”- JENNIFER BORGET

Letting go is hard to do. Hear from Jennifer Borget author of Cherish 365 as she navigates sending her daughter to public school and the different people and ideas that she will encounter as she grows.

HOW YOUNG IS TOO YOUNG TO TALK ABOUT ALCOHOL? - JENNIFER BORGET

Curiosity has no age limit. Hear from Jennifer Borget, author of Cherish 365, as she talks about being honest and open with her children about alcohol from an early age.

CAN YOU GUESS WHICH ANIMATED FILMS HAVE ALCOHOL? - ANDY HERALD

“Kids are blank slates, then it dawns on us that we’re not the only ones who get to draw on it.” Hear from Andy Herald, author of How to Be A Dad, and take the quiz to see which of your favorite Disney movies have references to alcohol in them.

KEEP THEM TALKING - JILL KRAUSE

Hear from Jill Krause, author of Baby Rabies, on how she keeps the path of communication open with her kids to get them talking.

DEEP THOUGHTS ABOUT WINE AND ROUTINE - JILL KRAUSE

Hear from Baby Rabies’ Jill Krause about returning to a normal routine after having another baby and how it made her more conscious about how she consumes alcohol.

MAKING THE CONNECTION EARLY: TALKING ABOUT ALCOHOL - SILI RECIO

Hear from Sili Recio, author of My Mamihood, on connecting with her daughter and how she is careful to send the right messages about alcohol.

CONNECTION COMES FIRST (THEN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT) - WHIT HONEA

“Have 60 one-minute conversations about alcohol, not one 60-minute conversation.” Hear from Whit Honea, author of Dads 4 Change, on how connecting with his kids comes before discipline and busy schedules.

RETHINKING QUALITY FAMILY TIME - LIZ STANLEY

What does your quality family time look like? Hear from Liz Stanley, author of Say Yes, on how quality time can be spent anytime of day--not just after school or at dinner time.

10 IDEAS TO TEACH COMMUNICATION AND RESPECT AT A YOUNG AGE - LIZ STANLEY

It’s important to teach kids the meaning of “no” and how to say it clearly and with confidence. Hear from Liz Stanley, author of Say Yes, on how she is teaching her kids to communicate effectively now so they will be better prepared as adults.

THE LIFELONG JOURNEY OF RESPONSIBILITY (INCLUDING EPIC THROWBACK PHOTOS) - CHRISTINE KOH

“Every action we take ultimately impacts those around us.” Hear from Christine Koh about teaching her kids mindfulness and how responsibility is a lifetime journey.

TALKING WITH MY 6-YEAR OLD ABOUT ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY - CASEY BROWN

It’s never too early to start talking. Hear from Casey Brown, author of My Life With Roozle, as she shares the candid conversations she has with her six year old.

5 GOAL SETTING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS TO MASTER EARLY IN LIFE - VANESSA BELL

Goal setting is a great skill to have at any age. Hear from Vanessa Bell, author of De Su Mama, on how she gets her kids in the mindset to set goals and achieve them.

GETTING MY KIDS TO TALK BEYOND “I DON’T KNOW” ANSWERS WITH THIS BRILLIANT RESPONSE - CHRISTINE CRONAN

Having your kids talk to you in complete sentences can be a struggle. Hear from Christine Cronan, author of Raising Whasians, on her methods to get her kids to communicate with her more efficiently.

TALKING WITH OFFSPRING - JULIE MINER

When is your kid’s favorite time to talk to you? Hear from Julie Miner, author of Rants from Mommyland, on knowing when her kids are most likely to open up to her about anything.

TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR KIDS TO TALK TO ABOUT THE LITTLE THINGS - JEN MANN

Parents, you were their age once. Hear from Jen Mann, author of People I Want to Punch in the Throat, as she shares tips about getting your kid to open up to you.

HOW AND WHEN TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL - ANA LUTHER

Kids mimic what they see all the time. Hear from Ana Luther, author of My Life and Kids, on how she became more conscious of why she drinks alcohol and why she chooses to talk to her kids early about being responsible.

GROWING WITH THEM - JESSICA SHYBA

It takes a lifetime to grow up. Hear from Jessica Shyba, author of Momma’s Gone City, on how she’s grown with her kids and wants them to trust her to be a safe space as they get older.

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