There are many activities you can share with your kids, as well as ways to turn everyday situations into connecting opportunities. Remember, it starts with YOU.

Listen without interruption- your active listening will start a trend for conversations about topics that may be concerning.

Your teen's partner may introduce them to new friends. Get to know the people in your child's life. #parenting

What will you say if your child asks for a sip of your drink? parentslead.org/whatdoisay

Don’t just educate yourself, act. Monitor & secure meds in your home. Use drop boxes to dispose of expired, unwanted or unused meds. Talk to your kids about medication abuse. Click here for a listing of drop off sites for old or unwanted medication - ow.ly/tvEO30i1dg1

It’s important to remember that most kids don’t drink alcohol. And, one of the main reasons they give for not drinking, is that their parents would disapprove. So keep talking, it's important!

Create bonds, set boundaries and monitor your child’s activities. Three great ideas to help keep your child drug free!

Help your #teen avoid dangerous situations such as riding in a car driven by someone who has been drinking. Let them know you are always available to pick them up if they feel unsafe.

Watch TV with your children. When alcohol or drugs is brought up, ask them what they know and feel about alcohol. #parenting

Making sure all adults in the home share a united front is important in sending a clear message. Make sure everyone is on the same page by having regular conversations.

Help provide safe, enjoyable, “no-alcohol” fun for your kids and their friends.

What kinds of things do you and your child do together? Tell us below! Research indicates that children are less likely to drink when their parents are involved in their lives.

Ask open-ended questions - avoid questions that have a simple "yes" or "no" answer.

How do you show your children you love them? Find some new ideas here: bit.ly/2DNy5iK

Spend at least 15 minutes a day with your child… about half of your favorite TV show episode.

Spend at least 15 minutes a day with your #child… about half of your favorite TV show episode.

As an adult, if u choose to drink, always keep your #alcohol locked up & away from your #kids. Keeping it locked up, sets a clear no alcohol rule.

Make sure you use the “5W”s when your #teen leaves to go out tonight.

You can't be with your kids every minute. Here are some ways u can teach them to say "no" to alcohol when u are not there. ow.ly/7IZW30ijgPU

A person’s #brain does not stop developing until his or her early to mid-20s. Click here for facts on the effects of #alcohol on the teenage brain - bit.ly/2gGRzIJ