Resources for parents
Helpful articles and websites that provide valuable information to parents & caregivers
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Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse
The best time to talk to your child is NOW. A few resources for parents and caregivers of children.
Talk to your kids – 5 conversation goals
Research shows that one of the most important factors in healthy child development is a strong, open relationship with a parent.
It is important to start talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs before they are exposed to them.
Information for Parents & Caregivers on Drugs and Alcohol

Drugs and the Brain
Learn how drugs change the way that the neurons in our brain talk to each other.
For more information, go to teens.drugabuse.gov
Online Resources
NetSmartz
A great website to help you talk to children about online safety
Caring for Kids – What Parents Need to Know about Talking to Kids about Sexual Abuse
My Body Belongs to Me video
An animated short film to teach children about keeping safe from abuse