Messages for Parents

We are a cluster of Wellness Coalitions in the communities of Belmont, Brookline, Waltham and Watertown. We engage in surveys of youth that measure risk and protective factors related to their well being. We address our findings with prevention programs and strategies to increase wellness in youth of these communities.

We are seeking input to create effective messaging for parents and adults that interact with youth to encourage continued conversations about alcohol use.

Thank you for your participation!
Watertown Youth Coalition, Brookline Cares about Substance Abuse, Belmont Wellness Coalition and Waltham Youth and Community Coalition

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* 1. Are you a Parent?

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* 2. What communities do you live or work in? (check all that apply)

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* 3. If you are interested in getting more information about the work being done in your communities, please add your email address.

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* 4. Which communities would you like your email address shared with?
(check all that apply)

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* 5. What are your top three media sources?

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* 6. What is the main point you get from this message? How easy is it to understand?

Listen-Talk-Listen
  • Listen to what your kids think about alcohol
  • Talk about your values
  • Listen again and they will listen to you
Kids who believe their parents disapprove of alcohol use are less likely to drink

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* 7. What is the main point you get from this message? How easy is it to understand?

Keep Listening, Keep Talking

When it comes to decisions, parents make a difference...

High School Students report that they think their parents disapprove of alcohol use

Tell them again, that you care about their health!

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* 8. What is the main point you get from this message? How easy is it to understand?

Listen - Talk - Listen
You make a difference in your kids' choices
  • Deciding to drink
  • Dealing with stress
  • Choosing healthy relationships

Kids look to you for answers,
And they listen!

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* 9. What is the main point you get from this message? How easy is it to understand?

Listen - Talk - Listen
When it comes to choices, Parents make a difference
Students who believe their parents disapprove of alcohol use are less likely
to drink
Tell them again that you care about their health!

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* 10. Please rate these messages according to which one you think is most likely to encourage parents to have continued conversations with their children about alcohol use? 1 = Most likely and 4 = Least likely

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* 11. Please share any other comments or suggestions you may have.

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