Liberty Alliance for Youth, Inc.

Parents, did you know the human brain isn’t fully developed until around age 25? That’s important—because while the brain is still growing, it’s more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol, ni****ne, & other drugs. Starting substance use early is one of the strongest predictors of addiction later in life.
The good news? Parents and caregivers can make a big difference!
Join us to learn simple, effective ways to help teens stay safe, healthy, and addiction-free. Learn more at https://ParentUpKC.com/Why-Parent-Up.

Think ma*****na can’t harm teens? That’s Bananas! 🍌
Our teens have awesome, rapidly growing brains that aren’t “ripe” until about age 25.
Any ma*****na use before then can harm the vulnerable teen brain.
Learn more about the harms & what you can do to help protect your child at ParentUpKC.com/Marijuana.

Parents, when you disapprove of underage drinking, teens listen! Use your influence to help protect your teen with our free resources at https://ParentUpKC.com/Prevent-Use/Alcohol.
Thank you for protecting our teens’ health, safety, and future by never allowing teen drinking!

The more times a week you sit down, unplug, & enjoy a meal with your family, the more connected your family will be! Having regular family meals together leads to better connection between parents and kids, allows parents to catch concerns & kids to express needs, and creates bonding & trust!
Parent Up can help you get more meaningful meals each week with your family! Visit us at ParentUpKC.com/Meaningful-Meals for free tips, tools, and resources!

Teaching young kids to manage their tantrums?!
Watch the esteemed Dr. Dan Siegel explain the hand model of the brain and its importance in teaching kids and adults alike to recognize and regulate their emotions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm9CIJ74Oxw

Parents — don’t underestimate your power!
Talking with your teen can feel hard, but it’s one of the best ways to support their health and choices.
Our quick, practical guide shares easy tips for starting honest, meaningful talks — without lectures: https://ParentUpKC.com/TalkToYourTeen
You’re not alone. We’re here to help.

Adults, our teens need more time! Because our teens have awesome, rapidly growing brains that aren’t “ripe” until about age 25, any ma*****na use before then can harm their vulnerable brain.
Learn more about the harms & what you can do to help protect your child at https://ParentUpKC.com/Marijuana.

Connection not only makes our kids and teens more resilient, but it also makes them less likely to turn to substance use to cope with stress, peer pressure, or anxiety! How will you connect - really connect - with the kids and teens in your life this summer?
https://ParentUpKC.com/Resilience

By choosing not to provide alcohol to your teen, you are in the vast majority of Northland parents! Unfortunately, there’s still a small percentage of parents who provide alcohol or allow underage drinking. It can be a frustrating and confusing situation to navigate if you learn an adult is putting teens at risk.
Learn what you can do when other adults provide alcohol to minors, including how to use our Parent Warning Letter resource: https://ParentUpKC.com/WhatToDo

With less supervision and more free time during the summer, let’s remind our kids that our rules and no-use expectations about underage drinking - and all drug use - never flip flop. 🩴
Let’s tell them we care about them & their safety and that never changes!
💪 Parent Up is here to help! Check out https://ParentUpKC.com/Alcohol for all our free resources, tools, and tips to help you prepare your kids for peer pressure and feel your support!