Your influence is powerful
That’s the great news! Utah kids report the number one reason they choose not to drink is their parents’ strong disapproval.3
Why prevent underage drinking?
Because it protects a child’s future. Alcohol affects a young, still developing brain very differently than an adult’s brain, impairing proper development and increasing risks of addiction, depression, suicide, injury, violence, academic problems and more.4
Learn the HarmsHow can I help prevent my kid from drinking underage?
Here are some suggestions that can help keep your child alcohol-free. Spend fun time together, set clear “no alcohol” rules and stay involved in your kid’s life.
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Now that spring is here, check out these activities that you and your family can do together. Spending quality time with your child doing things they enjoy helps create a close relationship. When you spend time in your child’s world, they’ll listen when you speak from yours about not drinking underage.
Find activities for your family to do this Spring: bit.ly/3Zd8PsD
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Have you looked outside?
I love that this post corresponds with a snowy day. 🙂
A study done by a neuroscientist from the University of California, San Diego found that the effects of a drunken night for teens may have long-lasting effects. Read this to be more informed when you have the conversation with your kids about the harms of underage drinking.
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Teen Drinking May Cause Irreversible Brain Damage
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For teenagers, the effects of a drunken night out may linger long after the hangover wears off. A recent study finds damaged nerve tissue in the brains of teenagers who drink heavily, and poorer perfo…
With spring approaching, it is time to welcome back refreshing drinks and snacks. Why not learn how to make homemade bubble tea with your kids? The perfect iced drink your kids will have fun learning how to make.🧋Quality time creates the perfect environment to have conversations about the health risks of underage drinking.
🔗 Homemade bubble tea recipes: bit.ly/3J4TG78
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Love the video! And now I’m really missing when we had Happy Bubble here in Tremonton 🥲
It’s #BrainAwarenessWeek! 🧠 Did you know consuming alcohol at a young age can have severe consequences to a developing brain? Having that conversation with your child can be intimidating but it’s so important. Research shows parents have more influence on their child’s decisions than they think! Have that conversation this week to protect your child’s healthy brain.
🔗 Learn more about the effects of alcohol on the brain here: parentsempowered.org/why/healthy-brains/
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Today we celebrate women all over the world that have made an impact on our lives. Share this with your child and comment below the first three names you find! This is a great activity to do with your child. Research shows that children who feel close to their parents/guardians are less likely to consume alcohol.
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Kamala H, Michelle Obama, Marie Curie
Beyonce, Kamala, Rosa Parks
Parenting tops peer pressure! Did you know the #1 reason why kids choose not to drink alcohol is because of their parents’ strong disapproval? Start early and have that conversation with your child today.
🔗 Read more here: parentsempowered.org/how/chat-set-rules/
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In the News
Underage drinking can be a serious threat to our children and communities. Learn about the latest research and efforts to prevent it.
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Our goal is to eliminate underage drinking in Utah. We do that by empowering parents to use the tremendous influence they have to keep their children alcohol-free.
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1 Utah Student Health and Risk Prevention [SHARP] Survey, 2019.
2 https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/136/3/e718
3 Utah Student Health and Risk Prevention [SHARP] Survey, 2019.
4 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK37591/
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