Family Talk About Drinking uses "Stages of Parenting" to help parents create the right age-specific atmosphere so they can have meaningful conversations about underage drinking with their kids. Take this parenting information with you. Download our free Parent Guide.

Click on the links below to learn more about the different stages, and check out our 4 parenting tips below to start building stronger family connections today.

Step 1TeacherAges: 1-7 Step 2FacilitatorAges: 8-13 Stage 3CoachAges: 14-21

4 Tips for Parents

1. Levels of Listening

Listen on a deeper level to establish trust before trying to take on your children's questions and concerns.
2. Connecting

Learn how to ask open-ended questions to truly connect on a more personal and impactful level with kids about underage drinking.
3. Be R.E.A.L.

Believe that parenting is the greatest influence against underage drinking and continue to be a positive role model to your children.
4. Establish Clear Boundaries

Create clear boundaries and consequences around underage drinking to increase your teenager's level of understanding.

4 Tips for Parents

1. Levels of Listening

2. Connecting

3. Be R.E.A.L.

4. Establish Clear Boundaries