Stoneleigh Baptist Church - How to drug proof your kids

How to Drug Proof Your Kids^�

Is it possible to drug proof your kids?

Who is it for?

Parents cannot stop their children from trying tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs but they can be effective at influencing their children's choices in relation to drug use.

Risk-taking is a normal part of growing up, as is stretching and testing the boundaries, and it can be difficult as a parent to know how to respond.

How to Drug Proof Your Kids ^� is an initiative from Care for the Family that provides a place where parents can discuss these challenges and learn from each other's experiences. No one parent is an expert!

Any parent, or carer, of children aged eight through teens who wants to know more about drugs themselves and how to help their children make good choices.

Research shows that parents and families can have a positive influence on the decisions their children make when it comes to drugs. Better informed parents communicate more effectively and are in a position to significantly reduce the risks.

How to Drug Proof Your Kids ^� can help you steer your children away from the harmful use of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.

What will I learn?

Session 1

DRUGS! JUST HOW BAD IS IT?

UK statistics on drugs
Drug use in the community
An introduction to the Drug Proof Plan

Session 4

PREVENTION TOOLS FOR PARENTS

Communicating with children about drugs
Identifying drug misuse
Positive parenting

Session 2

WHY KIDS TAKE DRUGS

Key factors leading to drug and alcohol misuse
Understanding the different stages of drug use
Getting to know your child better

Session 5

LEARNING TO INTERVENE AND WHERE TO GET HELP

The intervention process
Responding to peer pressure
When does a parent need professional help

Session 3

HOW TO EDUCATE KIDS TO MAKE GOOD CHOICES

A parent's action plan
Understanding drugs and their effects
Encouraging responsible behaviour

Session 6

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO HANDLING RELAPSES

Creating a supportive home
Relapse threats and indicators
Surviving relapse as a parent

How can this programme help me?

Care for the Family

You'll be better informed about drugs and develop plans to help your children make informed choices about drug use.

Meeting other parents with similar concerns lets you know "you're not the only one".

Each parent receives their own set of comprehensive Parent Notes, containing reference material, fun questionnaires to do with your children and discussion starters. Plus you'll find out about local organisations that can provide help if you need it.

Care for the Family has been supporting and encouraging families in the UK since 1988. Founded by best-selling author and speaker Rob Parsons, the charity is committed to strengthening family life and helping those who face family difficulties.

How to Drug Proof Your Kids ^� was developed in the UK by Care for the Family in association with drugs education charity Hope UK. Since its launch in 2003, thousands of parents have attended the programme across the country.

How to Drug Proof Your Kids ^� is presented in your local community by local people who have been trained by Care for the Family.

When and where?

Contact:

For 6 Monday evenings:-

8:00-9:45 pm

dates of next course
will be advertised here

Stoneleigh Baptist Church Centre

The Glade, Stoneleigh, Surrey KT17 2HL

Graham & Cathy Dawson

Church Office

Stoneleigh Baptist Church Centre

Tel: 020 8393 3012