Parenting Strategies and Substance Use

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The chapter explores the impact of risk factors like divorce and sexual abuse on children's susceptibility to alcohol and drug issues. It emphasizes the importance of clear communication and adaptable parenting approaches, especially in challenging times like the pandemic. The discussion also covers the significance of teaching children self-advocacy and boundaries, highlighting the role of parents in fostering resilience and self-efficacy.

Ryan talks to Jessica Lahey about her new book The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence, protecting your kids against addiction and finding the right information to guide them to success, teaching your kids about self-efficacy, and more.

Jessica Lahey is the New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She has written for The New York Times and The Atlantic and has taught middle and high school for over a decade.

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