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Talking to your teens about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs can be difficult. But did you know that kids whose parents talk to them about drugs and alcohol use are 50% less likely to use substances? The Time to Talk Parent Blog provides facts, resources and other tools that can help you start the conversation and keep it going.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

What Kids Need: The Building Blocks for Children and Youth

What are Developmental Assets?

The Developmental Assets® are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible, successful adults. Because of its basis in youth development, resiliency, and prevention research and its proven effectiveness, the Developmental Assets framework has become one of the most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States.


 
 Family Support
· life provides high levels of love and support.
· Start family traditions and rituals such as family service, game nights, season outings, or family meetings.
· Give kids space and respect their privacy when they need it.
· Give each of your kids a hug today, even if they’re really big kids.