Communicating with parents about prevention:
___You empower parents rather than correct them
___You treat parents with respect
___You listen to parents without judgment
___You appreciate parents and the job they are doing
___You build on the expertise of parents
___You offer information and assistance to parents about prevention
___You offer opportunities for parents to get together
___You encourage parents to advocate for their children when necessary
___You get additional help for parents and families when necessary
Parents preventing their children's risky or dangerous behavior:
___Stay connected with your children and teens:
- Listen
- You appreciate your children
- You play with your children
- You set up "special time" with your children
- You show affection and caring
- You help children express their emotion
- You persist when your child and you temporarily disconnect
- You appreciate yourself, even when you cannot do all these things
___Talk to children about your values and expectations:
- You communicate and model your values
- You tell your children what you expect from them
___Give children information about drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weight loss, unsafe sex, violence, etc.:
- You give them accurate information
- You encourage them to ask questions
___Help children build skills in making decisions:
- Encourage sound decision-making
- Set sensible limits
- Keep your child's environment safe
- Teach refusal skills
___Get the help you need and support you need as a parent