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We share practical, up-to-date information to help parents tackle difficult issues with their children around underage drinking, drug use, mental health, and more. Together we can create positive outcomes for our children!
Parent Up hosts FREE Fall Workshop Series for Parents & Caregivers!
Join Parent Up and Beacon Mental Health for an engaging lineup of free educational sessions designed to support parents and caregivers of youth in the …
5 consejos sencillos para preparar un plan de acción para el partido de bienvenida con tu hijo adolescente
Homecoming is a big night for teens, and a little planning can help keep it fun and safe. Before your teen heads out, take a ...
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Cómo proteger a nuestros hijos de las pastillas falsas que pueden ser mortales
In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s more crucial than ever to stay informed about the dangers that can impact our kids and teens. Two of ...
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New School Year, New Opportunities to Connect & Protect!
As backpacks are packed, schedules fill up, and classrooms welcome students back, the back-to-school season offers a valuable opportunity for parents & caregivers to reconnect ...
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9 Ways to Root Your Family in Resilience
As parents or caregivers, we know you want the best for your kids and hope that they get to stay in their carefree kid phase ...
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What To Do if Other Adults Provide Alcohol to Minors
This month a local mom, Nancy B., describes a dilemma other parents and caregivers may relate to: “There were two kids passed out on the ...
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To the Parents of Our 2026 High School Graduates
Dear Parents & Guardians, Graduation is upon us and it’s time to celebrate your child’s accomplishments and achievements! As you prepare to launch your child ...
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Prom Is Coming! Parents Matter More Than You Think
Prom is one of the most exciting nights of high school: Photos. Friends. Big plans. Big memories. And while most teens in the Kansas City ...
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4 Simple Steps Parents Can Take Before Prom Night
Prom safety doesn’t require perfection — just intention. Before prom weekend, consider taking these four simple steps: Have a calm, clear conversation. Let your teen ...
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What Parents Should Know: Kratom & 7-OH
Parents and caring adults, we are navigating a fast-changing landscape of drugs that didn’t exist when many of us were growing up. Kratom and 7-OH ...
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How To Talk To Teens About Marijuana: What Works
As parents and caregivers, we all want to protect our kids and help them grow into healthy, confident adults. When it comes to marijuana—also known ...
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5 Urgent Reasons to Keep Our Kids Marijuana-Free
As parents and caring adults, we all want our kids to grow up healthy, happy, and confident about their futures. But with today’s marijuana products ...
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We Know How to Fight This: Flavored Marijuana
If it feels like vaping is suddenly everywhere, you’re not imagining it. Local reports and data from this past year show a sharp rise in ...
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5 Ways to Keep Our Kids Marijuana-Free
As parents and caregivers, we want nothing more than to see our kids happy, healthy, and thriving. But today’s marijuana is far stronger than it ...
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Parenting: The Quiet Heartbreak of Doing Your Best
Miranda Jamison is a local parent and the lead reporter for The Richmond News and The Excelsior Springs Standard. She covers everything from local government ...
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How Can I Support Teens in Taking “Safe” Risks?
If you’ve ever said, “What were you thinking?!” to a teen, you’re not alone! Luckily, a basic understanding of teen brain development can help us ...
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