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    Australian Drinking Habits: 2007 vs 2017

    The drinking landscape in Australia is evolving. Australian Drinking Habits: 2007 vs 2017 seeks to understand how our drinking culture has changed over the past ten years, what has influenced these changes, and what this means for health prevention efforts aimed at reducing harm from excessive consumption.

    ‘You’re still going to get in trouble. But we want you around to get in trouble.’

    Think back to your first drink. Did you tell your parents about it? We can bet that most of you would…

    The most important thing when it comes to talking to your teens about alcohol.

    No one said it was going to be easy, but it’s a conversation every family has to have. When your…

    Some well-known parents on their first experience with alcohol and why it’s different for kids these days.

    And it all came down to peer pressure. What is it about our culture that encourages bad attitudes to alcohol,…

    How early is too early to have ‘the talk’ with your kids?

    There are certain things you have to face as your children start to grow out of their baby hands and…

    ‘Help – my teenager has just started going to parties. And I’m terrified.’

    My problem (or maybe it’s a blessing, I’m not sure?) with having had a child when I was in my…

    Mamamia’s five types of teenagers. Which one is yours?

    There are a series of subtle changes that begin to emerge in your pre-teen, marking the official end of childhood…

    Is your drinking influencing your kids?

    Positive guidance. It’s one of the greatest powers parents have. And as your child’s number one role model, it’s up to you to shape their perception of right and wrong. So remember, the decisions you make really do have an impact on your children.

    DELAY 5 Point Plan for parents

    Talking to kids about alcohol and setting the boundaries and expectations to keep them safe can be a daunting task. DrinkWise has developed a 5 Point Plan to provide practical advice on how to be a positive influence and delay your child’s introduction to alcohol.

    Combatting peer pressure – how to help your teen

    Peer pressure can be a positive influence. It can also lead teens to doing things they wouldn’t usually, or stop them from doing something they would like to do. It can challenge their view of what’s right and what’s wrong.