Parent Resources

Parent Workshop for Pennsbury School District:

• Guiding Good Choices: A parenting curriculum for parents of children ages 11 to 14. full details & sign up

Definition of Addiction:

• This Link discusses several definitions of the term "addiction" as well as characteristics of addiction.  

How to talk to children: Tips and information on how to discuss the issues today's youth face:

• Talk Kit for Parents
• Real kids are curious about alcohol. Sending a clear message about no alcohol use is vital.
• Keeping your teens drug free.
• Family Guide: Building Blocks For A Healthy Future: Ages 3 to 6
• Navigating the Teen Years Handbook

Adolescent Abuse of Synthetic Drugs: Q&A with Hazelden’s Dr. Joseph Lee:                        

Click here for the interview

Joseph Lee, MD works at Hazelden’s Center for Youth and Families as a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Drawing upon his expertise in medicine, individual and family therapy, Twelve Step models, and the evaluation and treatment of adolescents, Dr. Lee works with teenagers and young adults from ages 14 to 25 who are struggling with addictions to drugs and alcohol.

Teachable Moments:

A teachable moment is an unplanned event during the day that adults can use as a learning opportunity for kids. A teachable moment can happen almost anywhere; chances are, many of the valuable lessons you learned as a child were not consciously taught at all. Rather, they were learned in the midst of casual moments of “real life” -- shopping in the supermarket, walking through a mall, setting the table for dinner, strolling outdoors, or driving to the store, playing games, and coloring with mom or dad. 

Everyday living provides everyday learning opportunities. Here are some keys to recognizing teachable moments: 

• Use activities to talk about what’s around you.
• Be aware of situations that represent moral choices.
• Explain why you’re making the decisions you’re making.
• Go with the flow, and seize teachable moments.
• Everyday activities may take longer when you involve your children, but the benefits for your child and the growing relationship between you is priceless! Healthy Family Fun

Fun activities and discussion starters:

For parents and children to start talking about making healthy choices

• Ages 3 to 4
• Ages 5 to 6