Program Overview

The award-winning Botvin LifeSkills Training Parent Program is designed to help parents strengthen communication with their children and prevent them from using drugs. This program contains materials and exercises that help parents teach their children the skills that help them resist the threats of tobacco, drugs, and violence. These tools help parents prepare their children for a successful transition from adolescence to early adulthood.

Target Audience

Designed for parents or guardians of students in grades 6-9.

Program Learning Objectives

The LifeSkills Training Parent Program helps to strengthen parenting skills in these areas:

• the issues related to adolescent drug abuse
• how to be a good role model for your child, ways to convey a clear anti-drug message, and tips for effective family communication and parental monitoring
• helping your children develop personal self-management and social skills