Developing Brains
Underage drinking can harm developing brains. Keep your child’s future bright and let them know your rules about not drinking alcohol underage.
Start early
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends talking to kids about underage drinking as early as age 9.1 Research shows kids are making up their minds about alcohol between the ages of 9 to 13 and those perceptions can become more favorable as they mature. And if they view it as pleasurable, they’re much more likely to drink underage.2 If your child is older, it’s never too late to start the discussion.
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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Get the tools and help you need to prevent underage drinking here—everything from conversation starters, podcasts, games to play, videos to watch and so much more.
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Join us at Surf ‘N Swim this Saturday, June 10 for a FREE event featuring food, prizes and of course swimming! #ParentsEmpowered #SurfNSwim
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In partnership with UMC and the Tooele City Communities That Care Prevention Coalition, Parents Empowered brought together almost a dozen local businesses throughout the area to create awareness about the harms of underage drinking. In Tooele County, about 1 in 5 kids have reported using alcohol in their lifetime — 33% higher than the statewide average. #ParentsEmpowered #CommunitiesThatCare
🎉 Calling all families in the Kearns community! 🌟
Join us for an exciting Family Game Night on June 17th from 4 pm to 6 pm.
🎲🎉 This event is designed to help parents and children strengthen their bonds and build stronger relationships.
We know that the closer your relationship is with your child, the more powerful and helpful your influence will be. A little family fun can go a long way in preventing underage drinking and creating a loving, supportive environment.
Get ready for an incredible evening filled with indoor and outdoor games, a photo booth for capturing special memories, and community resources to provide valuable information for parents. 🎉📸
But that’s not all! As a special treat, every family attending will leave with a FREE game to continue the fun and connection at home. 🎁🎮
Mark your calendars and join us for an engaging and enjoyable night where you’ll learn practical tips and strategies for bonding with your kids. Together, let’s create lasting memories and strengthen the relationships that matter most.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to have fun, connect with your community, and gain valuable resources. See you there!
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Love is love. Protect queer kids.❤️ This month we celebrate #PrideMonth. No matter your gender identity, sexual or romantic attraction, you deserve to be proud of who you are. 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 underage.
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Don’t forget to grab your stars! 🌟 🇺🇸 We honor those who have served in the United States armed forces and sacrificed themselves for this country. Take this time to teach your kids about why Memorial Day is celebrated in the US. Having regular chats with your kids helps them feel comfortable talking to their parents. Kids who can talk to their parents about anything are less likely to drink alcohol underage.
#ParentsEmpowered #UnderageDrinkingPrevention #Utah #MemorialDay
Parents have more of an influence on their children’s decision to drink than they think. This article published by NPR discusses two studies that provide guidelines for parents.
🔗Read more about how you can help your kids resist the urge to drink underage here: n.pr/3LDv6vv
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How Parents Can Help Their Underage Kids Resist Alcohol
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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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