Delta Prevention

10/03/2026

Parenting never ends. The conversations just change. 😂
When they’re little, it’s “look both ways before you cross the street.”
Then suddenly they’re 21 and you’re researching standard drinks, BAC, strong IPAs, generous pours, tired driving, Uber, and how to have the conversation without sounding like you’re giving a lecture.
I started looking into this because I realized I didn’t understand some of it as well as I thought I did.
What surprised me most was this: .08 is a legal threshold, not the point where impairment begins. Driving skills can be affected below .08, and one glass or one pour may contain more than one standard drink.
So instead of telling my 21-year-old “don’t drink,” I’m trying to help him think about something much more useful:
Make your rule before you start drinking.
Make your ride plan before you need it.
And if the plan changes, don’t drive.
For our family, that also means this: if he ever drinks more than he planned, Mom or Dad will come get him, or we’ll help with a ride home and back to his car the next day.
No lecture in the moment. No “I told you so.” The goal is getting everyone home safely.
Now, if Mom starts regularly financing post-bar transportation, we’re going to have an entirely different conversation. 😂 But one imperfect decision should never have to become a dangerous second decision.
And yes, I hid a $25 reward in the note I wrote him if he actually reads the whole thing. Parenting at 21 apparently includes prevention education, transportation planning, and bribery.
Swipe through the graphics for a simple parent conversation guide you can borrow, adapt, or completely steal.
Not legal advice. Not a BAC calculator. Just a prevention-minded parent trying to help an adult kid make the decision before alcohol gets a vote.
Sources: NHTSA, NIAAA, California DMV, CDC.

10/02/2026

Prevention in My Kitchen: Su***de Safety, Part 2 💛
They Told You They’re Struggling. Now What?
You asked the hard question. Your child said yes, maybe, sometimes, or “I don’t know.”
What happens next matters.
In Part 2 of our su***de-safety series, we’re talking about two simple but powerful steps: STAY + CONNECT.
Stay present. Listen before you try to fix it. Let them know:
“Thank you for telling me.”
“I’m glad you told me.”
“I’m here.”
“You don’t have to handle this alone.”
Then help keep them safe and connect them with the support they need. And keep checking in. One conversation is not the finish line.
These are hard conversations, but good friends, good parents, and strong communities don’t avoid hard things. We learn how to show up well.
If you are worried about someone, you can call or text 988 for support. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
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09/15/2026

Join Angela and McKinley from Delta Prevention for a practical conversation about helping kids and teens feel seen, known, and supported.

We’ll talk about everyday connection, navigating hard conversations, automatic negative thoughts, building a strong support team, and recognizing warning signs when a young person may be struggling.

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and we’ll also share what parents and caregivers can do when they’re concerned about a child’s mental health or safety.

If you or someone you care about needs support, call or text 988 anytime.

09/14/2026

💛 **Connection Is Prevention**

How do we help kids feel seen, known, and supported, especially when they’re struggling?

Join McKinley and me **live today at 5:00 PM** as we talk about practical ways to strengthen connection with kids and teens, handle harder conversations, challenge automatic negative thoughts, build a strong support team, and recognize when a young person may need additional help.

Because sometimes prevention starts with something very simple: **noticing, listening, and making sure kids know they don’t have to handle hard things alone.**

September is Su***de Prevention Month. If you or someone you care about needs support, call or text **988** anytime.

💬 Join us live and tell us: **What’s one small way you create connection with the young people in your life?**

09/14/2026

Connection Is Prevention: Helping Kids Feel Seen, Known, and Supported

Join us Monday, September 14 at 5:00 PM PST on Facebook Live for a conversation about the power of connection and how we can support kids and teens when they seem withdrawn, overwhelmed, or “off.”

We’ll talk about recognizing warning signs, having hard conversations, and creating the kind of connection that helps young people know they are seen, heard, and supported. We’ll also share important resources for families as part of Su***de Prevention Month.

📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 5:00 PM PST
📍 Facebook Live

09/10/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and this week in Prevention in My Kitchen we’re talking about two simple things every parent can remember: NOTICE + ASK.

How do you know when something with your child feels different? And if you’re worried, how do you ask the hard question without making things worse?

You don’t have to be a therapist or have all the answers. Sometimes the most important first step is simply noticing your child and being willing to open the conversation. 💛

If you’re worried about your child right now, call or text 988 for support. Parents can call too. ***dePreventionMonth

09/09/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month!

September is Su***de Prevention Month

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09/03/2026

🎙️ **New Episode: Good Friends Talk About Hard Things: Building the Village Before You Need It**

We all tell our kids, **“You can tell me anything.”**

But what happens when they actually tell us something scary, painful, or hard to hear?

In this episode of **Good Friends, Strong Families**, Anna and I are talking honestly about su***de prevention, connection, and the people our families need around us when life gets hard.

We talk about:

• How our first reaction can either open or close the door
• Why kids need trusted adults beyond their parents
• Why parents need a village too
• How shame can make families isolate when they most need support
• What good friendship looks like when someone you love is struggling
• Where families can turn for real-time help

This is a heavier conversation, but an important one. Our goal is not to leave families afraid. It is to help families build connection, know where to turn, and remember that they do not have to navigate hard things alone.

💛 **Connection is prevention.**

If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis, call or text **988** to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. If there is immediate danger, call 911 or seek emergency care.

🎧 Listen to Good Friends; Strong Families on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

And if this conversation could help another parent or family, please share it.

08/29/2026

🎙️ **NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Stop Asking “How Was Your Day?”**

If you’ve ever asked your child, “How was your day?” and gotten…

“Fine.”
“Good.”
“I don’t know.”

…this episode is for you. 😄

The after-school hours can be tricky. Kids are coming home after managing schoolwork, friends, expectations, noise, schedules, and emotions all day. Sometimes the best thing we can do isn’t immediately start asking questions. It’s give them a little room to land.

In this episode of **Good Friends; Strong Families**, we’re talking about practical ways to make that transition from school to home a little easier, including:

🍎 Creating an after-school “reset” routine
📚 Handling homework without starting a daily battle
📱 Setting reasonable boundaries around screens
💬 Asking questions that actually get kids talking
❤️ And what to do when they finally DO open up

We also talk about one of the hardest parenting habits to break: **trying to fix everything.**

Sometimes our kids don’t need a solution yet. They need us to **Listen, Understand, and Validate** before we decide what comes next.

Because the goal isn’t to get a perfect answer to “How was your day?”

The goal is to build the kind of relationship where they know they can come talk to us when something really matters.

🎧 Listen here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2299797/episodes/19721721

And I’d love to hear from you: **What question gets your kids talking at your house?**

08/28/2026

Back-to-school routines aren’t just about homework and bedtimes. They’re also about phones.

In this episode of Prevention in My Kitchen, we’re talking about five decisions families can make before the argument happens: when phones can be used, where they go during homework and meals, where they sleep at night, which apps and features are okay, and what parents will monitor.

Because a phone rule created in the middle of a fight usually feels like punishment. A plan created ahead of time feels like an expectation.

Set aside 15 minutes this week and create your family phone plan before the fight.

Connection and monitoring belong together. Our kids need trust, room to grow, and adults who are paying attention. 💛

Question for parents: Do you know where your child’s phone sleeps at night?