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    You Got This – supporting 2020 school leavers

    2020 has been a difficult year for so many Australians and it’s been particularly tough for our Year 12s. Year…

    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…

    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.

    Drinking and teens: Australian parents encouraged to display good role modelling behaviours at home

    DrinkWise and the Outdoor Media Association (OMA) have launched a campaign encouraging parents to reflect on the way they drink…

    Drinking: Do it Properly

    In early 2014, DrinkWise launched an Australian-first social marketing campaign designed to influence young Australian adults to drink responsibly –…

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

    DrinkWise partnered with the Mamamia Women’s Network to talk to parents and media personalities about their experiences with alcohol when…

    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…

    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.