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Summer’s almost here! The sun will start setting later, the days will last longer and life will (finally!) slow down a little. For families, summer means more time spent together.
View ArticleA Father’s Day Message from SD Attorney General Marty Jackley
People address me with many titles: Attorney General, General, Marty, and so on, but the best title by far is “Dad.” Nothing makes me stand up just a little bit taller and straighter t
View ArticleNew in July: New State Laws Addressing Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking
In July, new laws passed by state legislatures this year will go into effect that address drunk driving and underage drinking.
View ArticleNew school year, new conversation!
Well, it’s officially that time of the year again — it’s back to school time.
View ArticleI wrote an open letter to my son about underage drinking, & it went viral....
From the time my oldest son was in kindergarten, the schools have taught him that drinking before the legal age of 21 is wrong and could lead to dangerous and life-altering consequences.
View ArticleBack to school: there's an app for that!
There are always new trends in education and technology is at the center of it all. We are always looking for new ways to help parents and their kids to talk about the dangers of
View ArticleThe girls weigh in: The impact of LeaderU
We are two friends Cate Dymowski (15) and Grace Williams (16), who had the fantastic opportunity to experience The LeaderU Girl Talk Summit at American Uni
View ArticleKicking off the new school year with DC SCORES [VIDEO]
The last yells of summer echoed on the field of Marie Reed Elementary School in Washington, DC, as our Ask, Listen, Learn team paid a visit to our partners at
View ArticlePrincipal perspective: Talking alcohol with your kid
Another Labor Day has passed and for many people that means the end of swim season and the start of the new school year.
View ArticleDebbie Phelps talks role of educator on preventing underage drinking
Parents take it upon themselves to start tough conversations with their kids at home – but, teachers, do you keep that conversation going in the classroom?
View ArticleFor Moms, By Moms: Starting Tough Conversations with Your Kids
We caught up with three parenting bloggers to hear about why they think it's important to talk early and often with their kids
View ArticleMy article against saying ‘mommy juice’ really struck a nerve with parents
While I don’t regret sharing my opinions [and fears] about the growing trend of women posting memes, photos, and sentiments stating that they deserve to drink after an especially trying day,
View ArticleToday is International Walk to School Day
Are you about to hop in your car to take your kids to school?
View ArticleAsk, Listen, Learn partners with Classroom Champions to help kids say "NO" to...
Starting a conversation with kids about tough topics can be difficult. How do you get them to open up? Speak their minds? Combat peer pressure?
View ArticleOn ABC's Modern Family, Jay offered 15-year-old Manny a sip of scotch because...
Modern Family has set the tone for exposing the complexities of family dynamics, personal relationships, parenting struggles and sibling rivalry for the past five years.
View ArticleAge matters when speaking with children about alcohol, survey says
This guest blog was authored by Martin Block, Ph.D., Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University
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