In many cases, parents in Marin using edibles has led to a more permissive attitude towards cannabis use. With parents replacing nightly glasses of wine with an edible or giving their kids access to their stash, many families are under the impression that weed is a safer alternative to other options. 

We were so honored to have the chance to chat with Celeste Yvonne, a leading voice in the conversation around alcohol and parenting. In her book, It's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture, Celeste unpacks the societal pressures that push parents—especially moms—toward alcohol and reveals some of the deeper issues at play

How do we practice true self-care—taking intentional steps to support ourselves and those around us in meaningful ways.

Written by Marin Teen Ada Perlsons. “Something is going on in Marin that isn’t in other communities. From the perspective of a young person growing up in Marin, I think the origin of this problem has to do with parental influence.”

While many of us are diving into the new year with fresh resolutions and goals, here at Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships, our mission remains steadfast: to build a stronger community that empowers parents with the tools they need to help their children thrive.

Considering the stakes, my mom really had no other choice but to educate me about drugs from an early age. But something that I’ve wondered is why other parents don’t talk to their kids about heavy topics such as this. I think this is because a lot of parents are just afraid to bring it up.

Your ability to protect your child is not gained from what you ask, it is earned from what you know. Remember you can ask lots of questions, but your teen may choose to remain silent, or even to lie. You want to be the kind of parent whose teen will choose to come to for loving and wise guidance.

What happens when two sommeliers, both at the height of their careers, meet and fall in love with the iconic French Laundry as their backdrop, start a family, and then decide to stop drinking entirely? You might be thinking their careers are over.  But, for Ian and Carly Blessing the story was just beginning.

Halloween is a wonderful time for families to connect and create lasting memories. At each stage of development, we can set guidelines and expectations around safety and how to address alcohol and drugs during this holiday. Here’s how we can navigate Halloween for kids at different ages, along with valuable resources to support you along the way.

ZYN, named to sound like Zen, is being pushed as a harm-reduction alternative to cigarettes. Yet, in reality, they are another product being marketed to adolescents with deceptive tactics to get them hooked on Big Tobacco products.

As we embrace the new academic year, let's balance our hopes with mindful awareness of the challenges our children may face.

Planning a summer party but want to cut back on the alcohol for the sake of the kids and teens in your life? We have some great options for you to try! 

This normalization of experimenting with different substances is beginning to creep into the lives of young students, and a dependence on drugs is spreading like wildfire.

MHYP member Jennifer Taylor writes about raising healthy teens.

I’m here with a plea to consider an effort to “just be average.” At least in one area.

It was a good day this month when news dropped that the e-cigarette maker, Juul Labs, will pay $462 million to six US states and Washington DC.

Now is an ideal time to model responsible drinking and talk about the risks of driving after consuming alcohol or drugs. Each of us can do our part to avoid preventable traffic accidents and keep our roads safe. 

The reality of this time of year, with all the parties and get-togethers and family gatherings, is that often many of those festivities involve alcohol and other substances. So to help, MHYP has put together a list of 10 things you can do this holiday season to keep your tween and teens safe and enjoying the fun substance-free.

When more than 100 youths, many believed to have been fueled by alcohol, took to the streets of Mill Valley after a party was ended by police earlier this month, they did not hesitate to disturb local businesses, throw cans and bottles at officers and jump on a police car. The riotous behavior of these teens was out of the norm for Marin County – but the drinking was not.