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Building Blocks for A Healthy Future: Family
 

When parents are involved in their children’s early lives, they find it easier to talk about alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs as children get older. Family services and parent involvement staff members, and other social services staff can share this information with parents. This section of the interactive web site provides great ideas for interacting with children. Studies have found that parents who talk to their children about alcohol, tobacco, and drugs help them avoid substance abuse.


Building Blocks for A Healthy Future: Family

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What children learn early in their lives often forms lifelong habits and attitudes. Young children can learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy activities. They know how to follow rules. They can practice making decisions and gain the confidence and wisdom to say "no."

The Family section is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 6. It is organized around six main topics to help you help your child learn how to make positive, healthy choices. More>>

Building Blocks for A Healthy Future: Family. Building Blocks for A Healthy Future. HHS/SAMHSA. English.

Last Updated: June 17, 2009