How to Talk with Your Kids About Addiction

Many parents feel unsure when they should start talking to their children about addiction and even more uncertain about what to say. In this episode, author and educator, Jessica Lahey, offers practical tips and guidance for having conversations about drug and alcohol abuse. She draws on the latest research and her own experiences to share what families need to know to keep their kids safe. Check out “ 5 Things You Need to Know About Youth Vaping ” in PTA’s Our Children online magazine Explore PTA’s newest grant opportunities including funding to encourage tobacco use prevention here Follow Jessica Lahey on Instagram @TeacherLahey and on TikTok @JessLahey Read Jessica Lahey’s books The Addiction Innoculation and The Gift of Failure

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How to Talk with Your Kids About Addiction is an episode from Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast by National PTA.

This episode is 29:23 long.

This episode was published on Sep 13, 2023.

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