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The Middle School Years: A Parents' Guide

Resources for Parents of Children in Grades 5-8

Preteens

About 75 parents attended each of these three sessions in Jan and early Feb. If you missed it, want to share it with a friend or spouse, or simply want more information, you'll find it here.

Session Notes, Video, Additional Resources, and Facilitator BLOGs are available! Click on the topic below.

This series was sponsored by The Buchanan Fund of United Way. Hosted by School Districts 65 & 67.

Spotlight

IN THE NEWS:
Speak Up! Wins Federal Grant Press Release

Adults put on notice about teen drinking Chicago Tribune

Teens "Shock" Community Gazebo News

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS Grades 5-8
Join our BLOGS:
Resilience
Connecting with Your Teen

DVD ON UNDERAGE DRINKING GETS PARENTS & TEENS TALKING

Award-winning Our Stories DVD offers personal stories about the risks of teen alcohol use, and gets conversations started!Learn more & ORDER the DVD.

THINK UNDERAGE DRINKING DOESN'T AFFECT A TEEN'S BRAIN? THINK AGAIN.

New research shows memory, learning and impulse control can be impaired seriously. The risk of addiction goes up dramatically. Parents, talk to your kids, set clear rules, and get the complete story in English or Spanish (reprints at LEAD’s office).

The DVD and News Story were created by the SpeakUp! Prevention Coalition. Click on the logo above for more information.