Welcome to a Reality Check!
By the end of 8th grade, one of every three Cambridge teens has used alcohol. Most of them get the alcohol from a parent, another adult, or from home without anyone knowing. Parents can keep their children safe by talking with them about the reality of drinking and setting boundaries. The Reality Check campaign helps parents be clear with their teens about underage drinking, and connect with other parents and resources.
Learn about our parent workshop!
What can parents do?
Start by meeting some of our Campaign Parents!
Hear from other parents who are talking with their kids and other parents about underage drinking.
Tools & News
Parent Workshop: We recently hosted a workshop for parents on the teen brain and tips on how to talk to your child. Get some of the tips and tools here!
Lately, marijuana and its use has been in the news a lot. We've found some important resources and put them together in one place. Have more questions? Email Keisha at kormond@cambridgema.gov.
Get involved!
Receive our Reality Check Tip A Week on reducing alcohol use by your tween. Enter your email or mobile phone number to receive the tip via text. Are you a Twitter or Facebook fan? Check out our social media links.
