News and Resources

As a parent, you are the single biggest influence in your child’s life, especially concerning attitudes towards alcohol. Use the links in this section to keep up to date on the latest information about alcohol and youth so you’ll be better prepared to talk to your child about alcohol-related issues.

These sites have been used as references for developing the “Be the Influence” materials. They all share a desire to prevent children from drinking alcohol—and plenty of tips to make talking to your children about alcohol easier.

News and Articles

“Substance Abuse Prevention: A School Resource for Grades 4, 5 and 6,” Toronto Public Health
www.toronto.ca/health/pdf/subabuseprevention_part1.pdf

“Talking with Young Children About Alcohol,” Dr. Laura DeHaan, Assistant Professor/Child Development Specialist, North Dakota State University
www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/famsci/fs576w.htm

Canadian Resources

• AboutKidsHealth
• Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
• Alcohol Policy Network
• Canadian Paediatric Society
• Coaches of Canada
• ÉDUC’ALCOOL (available in French and English)
• Health Canada
• Media Awareness Network
• The National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada

International Resources

• Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand
• Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Georgetown University
• The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
• KidsHealth
• Leadership to Keep Children Drug Free
• Parents: The Anti-Drug
• Talk With Your Kids
• United States Health Department and Human Services – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: “Start Talking Before They Start Drinking”