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Conversations like these 👆 are important at every stage of your child’s development!

As your child grows and learns more about how the world works, you can add on more complex info to your discussions about drugs and alcohol. Here are some tips for talking to kids from around age 6 to 10.

👉🏽 Explain prescription drugs, and how important it is to follow the instructions on the label. Rx drugs should only be taken by the person they’re prescribed to — and whether it’s Rx or over the counter, medicine should only be taken in the dose indicated, and only taken by kids under the supervision of a caregiver!

👉🏽 If they ever see adults drinking alcohol, you might want to share that even once folks turn 21, it’s still not safe or healthy. Even for adults, it’s still important to exercise moderation.

It may seem like it’s inevitable for kids to experiment with alcohol or other substances as they get older. But if kids are well aware of the health risks and have a clear set of guidelines and expectations to follow, they’ll actually be more likely to wait until they’re older to try these substances!

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