Adolescence is an important time in a young person’s life for development.

However, the teen years are all about learning how to adapt and respond to new experiences, life skills, and making good decisions. ETR is known for our variety of teen-focused resources, which are often used in classrooms, clinics, and health centers.

As a non-profit advancing health equity, we also work to meet parents and caregivers where they are by offering items for those outside of those educational health settings. We’re dedicated to creating tools for those who are seeking expertise from a trusted, science-informed source.

Read on in this week’s newsletter for some resources that help parents and caregivers better communicate with teens to help them achieve their best health.

— The ETR Team

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As a parent, do you find it challenging to have meaningful conversations with teens and want to build a stronger connection with them? If so, check out one of our newest store items, Cracking the Code: Master the Art of Teen Speak Online Course. This online, self-paced course helps bridge the communication gap, making interactions more effective and meaningful between parents and caregivers with teens.

It’s easy to follow with five-minute micro-lessons, and the whole course can be completed in just one week! The Teen Speak online course will teach parents:

• Easy-to-use communication strategies that encourage teens to come to them first when needing to talk.
• More confidence in navigating challenging conversations.
• Skills to start or continue building the foundation for a strong relationship with teens.

Learn more about the Teen Speak course and additional Teen Speak workbooks at the dark blue button above.

According to a 2023 study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaping is still prevalent amongst youth. One out of every 22 middle school students, and one of every 10 high school students, reported that they had used electronic cigarettes in the past 30 days. Those statics can be unsettling, but it’s a reminder to show the importance of having these difficult conversations with teens.

For more information, check out our on-demand 3 in 30 webinar, “How to Talk with Teens About Vaping.” Learn three actionable tips in 30 minutes from our guest expert Meredith Berkman, co-founder of PAVe (Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes).

PAVe is an advocacy and education nonprofit created in 2018 by three moms as a grassroots response to the youth vaping epidemic. Apply these tips to your role as a parent, caregiver, educator, public health professional, or clinical staff member.

In this United States, up to 19% of teens experience dating violence, but do you know the signs of an abusive romantic relationship? Being able to recognize the warning signs and how to access resources for help are critical components of preventing teen dating violence.

Learn how to help young people understand complex behaviors, emotions, and circumstances that may enable unhealthy relationships from an ETR blog post—“9 Behaviors to Understand for Teen Dating Violence Prevention,” by Suzanne Schrag, Senior Curriculum Editor at ETR.

Knowing and teaching young people the unhealthy behaviors to look for can empower them to form healthier connections and avoid dating violence. Estimated read time: 3 minutes and 30 seconds.

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