Today’s caregivers are raising young people amid social media, cannabis dispensaries, hidden vaping devices, counterfeit pills, and growing concern about youth mental health. Many of us grew up in simpler times – parental advisory labels, “just say no,” and D.A.R.E., led by adults in our lives who relied more on fear than honest conversation.
Now we are the adults. It’s our chance to do it our way. The world has changed, but one thing has not: Young people need trusted adults who listen, stay curious, set clear boundaries, and stand beside them when things get hard.
Parental Advisory is here to help you and your family navigate the modern world of substance use prevention. The downloadable toolkit is designed to help you:
Coming Soon! The full-length Parental Advisory Toolkit
Have an idea for what should go in the toolkit? Reach out: info@hbomich.org.
A live community performance modeling parent-teen conversations about substance use through modern media.
We’re bringing the Parental Advisory initiative to the live stage as an original theatrical production called Road Trip! Road Trip blends dramatic storytelling with popular songs from artists like Kendrick Lamar and Jellyroll and TV shows like Euphoria and Stranger Things, all performed live with real actors. Weaved throughout the stage performance are interactive Q&A discussions with the audience, panel experts, and the Parental Advisory team.
Join us in-person on the evening of Wednesday, October 28th, at the Arthur Miller Theater in Ann Arbor, MI, for opening night of Road Trip. Event details and RSVP at parental-advisory-road-trip.eventbrite.com.
This Parental Advisory Toolkit is in development and we need your help!
We would love to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, comments, or interest in being involved in the project using our feedback form.
You can also reach out to the team at info@HBOMich.org at any time.
