Free Resources on Family Communications and More

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STEPS Asset Building Ideas for Parents

Video Resources

Talk to Your Kids PSA

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Family Communication Tips

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Practical Ways to Improve Communication

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The Importance of Family Dinners

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12 Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Addiction

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How Miscommunication Happens and How to Avoid It

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Articles

Active Listening Examples

Active Listening Techniques

Benefits of Eating Together

Positive Family Communication Starts Early

Tips for Nonjudgmental Listening

Tips for Talking to Youth

Research

Data on Mean Age of First Substance Use

Data on the Risk of Early Substance Use

Family Routines Can Influence Positive Outcomes

The Impact of Parental Attitudes on Substance Use

The Impact of Role Models, Mentors, and Heroes

Other Resources

Talk. They Hear You. Mobile App

The Family Dinner Project