It’s important to talk openly with your child about substance use from an early age, but as parents and caregivers we don’t always know where to start. Michelle and Bryn sit down with Cindy Andrew and Art Steinmann, both parents and professionals with 30+ years of experience working in the field of youth substance use within BC schools and communities, to discuss how to talk about substance use with your child, how to prevent problematic substance use, and how you can help your child develop the knowledge and skills they will need to make decisions about vaping, alcohol and other drugs as they grow.

Note: This episode will not cover chronic and problematic substance use. That topic will be a future episode on Where You Are.

It&rsquo;s important to talk openly with your child about substance use from an early age, but as parents and caregivers we don&rsquo;t always know where to start. Michelle and Bryn sit down with Cindy Andrew and Art Steinmann, both parents and professionals with 30+ years of experience working in the field of youth substance use within BC schools and communities, to discuss how to talk about substance use with your child, how to prevent problematic substance use, and how you can help your child develop the knowledge and skills they will need to make decisions about vaping, alcohol and other drugs as they grow.
Note: This episode will not cover chronic and problematic substance use. That topic will be a future episode on&nbsp;Where You Are.

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Substance Use: Talking Alcohol, Vaping & Other Drugs With Your Kids

When we look at the mental health and well-being of children and youth, protective factors can help buffer against negative life experiences and support student wellbeing. When it comes to supporting protective factors, schools play an important role. In this episode we are joined by Silas, (a grade 12 student), Nathan (School District Deputy Superintendent) and Hasina (Associate Professor and researcher) to:


Learn more about what we mean by ‘protective factors’ 


 Offer strategies for school professionals on how to support students’ sense of belonging and build supportive relationships with students at their schools


And share resources that schools can look to.

When we look at the mental health and well-being of children and youth, protective factors can help buffer against negative life experiences and support student wellbeing. When it comes to supporting protective factors, schools play an important role. In this episode we are joined by Silas, (a grade 12 student), Nathan (School District Deputy Superintendent) and Hasina (Associate Professor and researcher) to: 
<ul>
<li>Learn more about what we mean by ‘protective factors’ </li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li> Offer strategies for school professionals on how to support students’ sense of belonging and build supportive relationships with students at their schools</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>And share resources that schools can look to.</li>
</ul>

The Role of Schools in Promoting Protective Factors For Students

Expectations for parents and caregivers today are overwhelmingly high, with endless advice on the internet and bombardment of ‘perfect’ families on social media telling them they can do better. Parents may often feel like they are failing, even if they are not. Join us as we discuss with Dr. Angela Low and Sarah, mom of 2: 
The concept of shame as an emotion that can be experienced by parents and caregivers
The difference between parent guilt vs. shame, and
Ways to build resilience to shame so it doesn’t get in the way of us finding connection with the ones we love. 

Expectations for parents and caregivers today are overwhelmingly high, with endless advice on the internet and bombardment of ‘perfect’ families on social media telling them they can do better. Parents may often feel like they are failing, even if they are not. Join us as we discuss with Dr. Angela Low and Sarah, mom of 2: 
<ul>
<li>The concept of shame as an emotion that can be experienced by parents and caregivers</li>
<li>The difference between parent guilt vs. shame, and</li>
<li>Ways to build resilience to shame so it doesn’t get in the way of us finding connection with the ones we love. <a href="https://3.basecamp.com/4058205/buckets/35368616/boosts/new?boost%5Bboostable_gid%5D=Z2lkOi8vYmMzL1JlY29yZGluZy83NTc4NTAwMjc3" data-controller="soft-keyboard" data-action="soft-keyboard#open"></a></li>
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Talking About Shame, Guilt & Parenthood

In this minisode we are joined by Dr. Chris Willard, Harvard Psychologist, dad and author of ‘How To Grow Through What We Go Through.’ Together we talk about:


The concept of post-traumatic growth, what it is and the supporting science, and
Techniques and practices to encourage post-traumatic growth so that we can not just survive the challenges in our lives, but come through them stronger than before.

In this minisode we are joined by Dr. Chris Willard, Harvard Psychologist, dad and author of ‘How To Grow Through What We Go Through.’ Together we talk about: 
<ul>
<li>The concept of post-traumatic growth, what it is and the supporting science, and</li>
<li>Techniques and practices to encourage post-traumatic growth so that we can not just survive the challenges in our lives, but come through them stronger than before.</li>
</ul>

Substance Use: Talking Alcohol, Vaping & Other Drugs With Your Kids

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