Another school year, another opportunity to promote prevention. Times have changed. The 2020-2021 school year is upon us and looks different in every community. For the foreseeable future, a large part of your work with students and parents may be virtual. While determining how to meet student’s academic needs is paramount, we need to also remember that mental health and substance use concerns are ever-present, especially in times of transition and uncertainty.

Parents are the most influential factor in addressing the behavioral health needs of students. You are in a unique position of being able to provide parents with resources they need.

With 30 years of experience in this space, let US help YOU help THEM!

SHAREABLE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Education, Courses, and Media that Support
Parents and Caregivers

RESOURCE ONE - P.R.E.P. Course

PREP: Prevention Resources and Education for Parents/Caregivers®. This FREE online course provides parents and caregivers with tools and education that research shows can help to reduce the chances their child will use substances during adolescence. This 45-minute interactive course can be taken anytime, anywhere.
Click here to learn more.>>

RESOURCE TWO - WEBINARS: Focus on Family Systems

Every Tuesday for the past few months, Caron's educators, clinicians, and doctors have been delivering free webinars on different topics of interest related to substances. This summer's Focus on Family Systems series was especially relevant to parents and those working with youth.
Click here to view the seminars on YouTube >>

RESOURCE THREE - BLOG: How Parents Can Set the Stage for Substance Use Prevention this School Year
Christine Storm, Director of Community Education

The past six months have likely been one of the most challenging and confusing times of our lives. While trying to manage work, money, and health, you have had to determine how best to meet the educational and emotional needs of your children during this bizarre time. It is overwhelming for parents, it’s overwhelming for schools, and it’s overwhelming for kids. You might be tempted to let things slide that you normally wouldn’t out of either fatigue or in an effort to placate your children....

“Can I stay up an extra hour?”, *sigh* “Alright.”
“Can I have some extra dessert tonight?”, “Okay, just this once.”
“Can I have a beer with you?”, “Um, NO!"

Click here to read the full article>>

RESOURCE FOUR - VIDEOS: YouTube Channel by Caron's Education Department

Caron's Prevention Specialists regularly add video clips with quick tips for parents and educators. Sample topics include:

Is your teen vaping? Know the signs
How to talk to your teen about marijuana
Modeling responsible alcohol use
.... and more

Click here to view the Education Department's Channel>>

As a child-serving professional, you can count on the
Caron Education Department to support you in these changing times.

We have been diligently working to adapt our programs so we can offer you flexibility in how, when, and where you can access the resources you need. Learn more about our other Virtual Services, or share our Digital Learning Information Kit with other professionals who need free and flexible programming options.

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RESOURCE THREE - BLOG: How Parents Can Set the Stage for Substance Use Prevention this School YearChristine Storm, Director of Community Education

RESOURCE THREE - BLOG: How Parents Can Set the Stage for Substance Use Prevention this School Year
Christine Storm, Director of Community Education