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Role Models: Kids Learn By Watching Others
Discover how role models, from celebrated figures to everyday mentors, shape teens’ confidence and decision-making using science-backed strategies. Have you ever wondered why some kids choose to stay drug-free, even when it seems like “everyone else is doing it”? There’s actually a lot of science that explains it, and it’s exactly why Natural High is ... Rea
Red Ribbon Week 2025: A 5-Day Lesson Plan to Build Skills and Prevent Substance Use
Every fall, classrooms across the country pause for a moment that can shape a lifetime: Red Ribbon Week, held October 23-31. (Read our article here if you want to learn the WHAT and the WHY behind Red Ribbon Week.) As an educator, you shape more than academic outcomes. You help students form beliefs, build identity, ... Read more The post Red Ribbon Week 202
Why Writing a Letter to Your Future Self Helps Teens Make Better Choices
Helping Teens See Their Future Self and Connect Today’s Choices to Tomorrow’s Goals Picture this. A teen walks into a hangout with friends. Music plays in the background. The energy is easy, until someone pulls out a vape pen. A few kids laugh and pass it around. Then someone looks at her. “You in?” The ... Read more The post Why Writing a Letter to Your Fut
How to Talk With Teens About Social Influence
What you need to know about isolation and its connection to addiction
Does everyone who uses an addictive substance becomes addicted? The Traditional Story of Addiction Most of us grew up with a simple story about addiction. Drugs are powerful, and once you try them, they hook your brain, narrow your choices, and can change the course of your life. It is a clear message, and parts ... Read more The post What you need to know a
How to Talk to Your Teen About Tough Topics Using AI
How to Use AI to Help You Talk With Your Teen If you’ve ever worried about saying the wrong thing to your teen, you’re not alone. It’s easy to second guess what to say, especially when the topic feels serious. Every teen is different. Every situation is different. What works one day might not work ... Read more The post How to Talk to Your Teen About Tough T
