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    Drinking: Do it Properly

    In early 2014, DrinkWise launched an Australian-first social marketing campaign designed to influence young Australian adults (aged 18-24) to drink…

    ‘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…

    Don’t turn into a foolie this Schoolies.

    Schoolies. It’s a little word for a big week. It’s the holiday Year 12s all over Australia have been waiting for. But above all, it’s the chance to celebrate the end of school…finally. Hold up. Before you race out there, make sure you’re prepared. Not knowing the risks or what to do in an emergency can turn things ugly, fast.

    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.

    Alcohol on the flip side. Know the risks.

    Alcohol. It affects everyone differently. So how you react may be completely different to your friends. Sometimes these effects are only temporary, however excessive drinking can lead to some pretty scary short-term and long-term consequences. So it’s important to know the risks.