ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM TALKING WITH KIDS/TEENS ABOUT ALCOHOL Deborah Gilboa, MD www.AskDoctorG.com
DO WE HAVE TO?!
KIDS LEARN FROM Parents Trusted Adults School Peers Pop culture Online
JUST 3 STEPS Learn a little. Pick a message. Ask questions.
LEARN A LITTLE Purpose: Gain confidence! Brainstorm questions Yours Your child’s You might learn a few new words, but you DON’T need to become fluent in the language! Find reliable info reputable websites experts you know people you trust
PICK A MESSAGE What do you want your child to believe about alcohol? Match it to your child’s age and personality. Start and end with this!
ASK QUESTIONS What do you know/think? Why does itmatter? What are your friends doing? What’s good? What’s terrible?
NUTS & BOLTS OF THE TALK Pick your moments Ask a question Listen (more than you talk) Give your message Answer what you’re asked Honesty vs full disclosure Keep it short, talk again. NUTS & BOLTS OF THE TALK
ADULTS MATTER Alcohol is a great conversation! Respect Responsibility Strengthen your relationship. Pass on your values. Build Respect Responsibility Resilience
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