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What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment

The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign is pleased to announce its new podcast: What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment. The goal is to provide a platform where parents and caregivers can get informed, be prepared, and take action by having open and honest conversations with their kids about substance use and mental health. Hosted by Debbie Berndt, Director of Parent Movement 2.0, the podcast will feature discussions with parents, caregivers, and nationally recognized experts lending their unique perspectives and experiences on how to navigate conversations around these important topics. Learn more at talktheyhearyou.samhsa.gov.

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What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment

Parent Chat – Raising & Socializing Drug-Free Kids

June 08, 2022 • "Talk. They Hear You." Campaign Team • Episode 4

In this episode hear how one mom approached youth alcohol and other drug use to help raise a very social and substance-free teen. Socialization is an important part of middle and high school development. Getting through it without using substances protects mental health and best prepares adolescents for the next phases of their lives. Find out how this mom did it and how Asian American cultural values shaped her parenting experience.

As a reminder, the views expressed here do not necessarily represent the views of SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This podcast is brought to you by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The views expressed here are not necessarily those of SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For questions or comments about this podcast, please contact WhatParentsAreSaying@gmail.com.