Parents Of Teens of all ages face many difficult and interesting experiences.  Teenagers have many choices and as they mature the may not accept the answers that once seems so reasonable. The world today’s teens and parents face is very different and more complex from a few decades ago.  One of the best things a parent can do is to be there, fully engaged in their lives. By respectfully sharing your views with your pre-teen and teen, you can help them make good choices for their lives. Speak early and often with your kids about the real issues will face. The YouthThink coalition has provided these information links in an effort to help.  Let us know what you think.

Where to get help - An extensive listing of local state and national agencise offering support and resources

STEP - This website is a place where teens, parents, and community members can find information about teen alcohol and drug use.

THE ANTI-DRUG - equipping parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids.

A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free - A public education Web site developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to communicate to parents and other caring adults about how they can help promote their child's mental health and reduce his or her risk for becoming involved with alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

Kid Source - In-depth & timely education & healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents & children.

Smoking

Teen Smoking - 10 ways to help teens stay Smoke-free

Inhalant.org - High quality and practical information about Inhalant Abuse

Don't Feed The Bully - Download a free copy of the book, "Don't Feed The Bully" Right here!

Stop Bullying Now - As an adult, one of best ways you can help stop or prevent bullying is to be educated about, and sensitive to, the issue.

Bullying - Learn more about kids who are bullies, victims, as well as current intervention options available to adults to stop the cycle of victimization.

10 commandments - of internet safety

Protecting Myspace accounts

Game and Software ratings

Game Ratings - Learn to take full advantage of the ESRB rating system.

Myspace safety quiz

Safe email accounts for kids