Middle school can feel like a blur for many parents. New schedules, new friend groups, and suddenly your once-chatty kid answers in one-word texts. It is also, according to prevention experts, one of the most important windows for talking about substance use seriously. What are those? How to prevent them and deal with your children? … Read more
Because whippets (nitrous oxide/N₂O) are increasingly appearing in corner stores, gas stations etc. and are ever-evolving, CANDLE, Inc. maintains this article as a resource for parents, prevention professionals and communities encountering the problem. We will continue to add important research, news and legislative developments while preserving the timeline of how one community confronted the problem … Read more
A journalist and mother of three shares what happened when her family attended Reality Tour — and why, more than a decade later, her kids are still making the right choices
During their teenage years, kids can push boundaries as they develop into adults. As teens move towards independence, it’s important for parents and caregivers to encourage children to explore and expand their experiences safely. At this time in life, their brain is wired for risky behavior and that must be safely channeled. Sometimes, teens turn … Read more