In this new podcast series for parents, Paul Dillon examines some of the issues relating to alcohol and other drugs that many are likely to face as their child enters adolescence. This is a period of increased risk-taking, with young people wired to push against boundaries and keen to establish their own identities. Providing practical advice and strategies, it has been developed to assist parents to safely navigate through this often-challenging time.
How should I introduce alcohol to my teen?
How to deal with the classic teen line – "You're the only one who does that …"
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What do you say if your teen asks if you ever used drugs?
Parenting, alcohol, parties and sleepovers in year 9
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