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Teen Talk Fact Sheet series

This series is great for parents of teenagers focusing on parent-teen communication about challenging topics.

Alcohol, tobacco and drugs

Talking to teens about decision making 

Follow these tips to help your teen make good decisions about potentially risky behaviors

Talking to teens about alcohol 

Just saying no isn't good enough. Get tips for talking to your teen about drinking

Talking to teens about marijuana 

Get tips for talking to your teen about marijuana use.

Teens and risk-taking 

The word “risk” is defined as the possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen as a result of a particular action. But when we think about teens, taking risks is more complex.

There's a party! Can I go? 

Stay calm and follow these tips to keep parties safe and fun for your teen.

Bullying and violence

Bullying: A big problem with big consequences 

Find out what the research says about bullying, and what you can do if your teen is a victim of a bully

Changing relationships

Talking to teens about sex 

Nervous about talking to your teen about sex? Get tips and resources here.

I've met someone special: Teen dating 

Get tips for helping your teen navigate the world of dating in healthy ways

Reviewed in 2023

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