What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this series we talk with Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention and intervention efforts on college campuses and among 18–25 year olds.    While Dr. Kilmer focuses on college campuses, his insights are universal and particul...

In this episode, we talk with Native American parents who also work in prevention with Native American families. We cover how heritage and culture can be one of our strongest resources, both inside our tribal communities and beyond.  Our guests, from the San Juan School District in Southeast Utah, share several stories from the Ute, Mountain Ute and Navajo Nation tribes that truly inspire.  Storie...

October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, and in this episode, we talk with two 13-year-olds from Dover Youth2Youth about prevention and the programs they bring to their peers. Our guests share incredible knowledge and important perspective, especially for adults working with teens. Listening to what young people can accomplish with their peers enhances adults’ work in prevention,...

If you have kids going to college soon, you don’t want to miss this episode. Dr. Jason Kilmer (Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine) shares insights on what’s really happening on college campuses. He and Richard Lucey (Senior Prevention Program Manager in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Community Outreach and Prevention...

This episode features man-on-the-street interviews at SAMHSA’s 2024 National Prevention Day. Hear from more than 30 people that spanned the range of parents, prevention experts, and SAMHSA leadership. They offer helpful ideas, insights, and advice on how parents can help their kids navigate away from alcohol and other substances. You’ll learn that so many agree – when you talk, they hear you.  Thi...

December is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month. The holidays are a joyful time for family and friends to celebrate; however they can pose challenges for some.  Then, for those who have lost family through impaired driving, they can be excruciating. In this episode, we talk about substance use in and around all of this and explore ways to traverse the holidays safely.  Rhonda Campbell, a Sen...

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Delaney Ruston and Ms. Lisa Tabb, creators of the Screenagers movie series, about the recent release of Screenagers: Under the Influence . In the film they focus on how alcohol, drugs, and vaping are being portrayed in the media, what parents should know, and provide ideas to take action. This is the perfect conversation as we all get ready to go back to school....

We know raising kids isn’t easy, especially when it comes to navigating underage drinking and other drug use. We also know that effective communication can help us along this journey. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Emily Kline and learn that it’s not just what you say to your kids about alcohol and other drugs, but—more important— how you say it. She offers some easy ways to change the manner i...

Join us for a conversation with Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy and his wife, and co-founder of The Kennedy Forum, Amy Kennedy. They speak about their parenting experiences (5 children, ages 4-15), specifically parenting in recovery, as well as the work they do nationally to expand the dialogue around mental health and addiction. They also discuss the importance of brain development, children’s...

In recognition of SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week (May 7th through 13th 2023) and the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign’s 10th anniversary, in this episode, we hear from seven Spotlight Partners – community organizations using the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign in truly dynamic ways. Our partners are the heartbeat of the campaign as they champion prevention efforts in their communities and beyond...

In December 2021, SAMHSA launched the “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign’s new “What Parents Are Saying—Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment” podcast. This podcast provides a platform where parents, caregivers, and families can get informed, be prepared, and take action by having open and honest conversations with their kids about substance use and mental health.    In this episode we sp...

In this episode of “What Parents Are Saying” we flip the script and talk to high school students – high school athletes to be more specific. Listen in as we get their perspectives on the impact of using substances, the effects of peer pressure, ways they’ve been able to make a difference with their peers, and even how parents can better support their efforts to stay substance free. This group of s...

 All parents have the same goal of raising healthy kids, but there are family uniquenesses we can all learn from. Lisa Kennedy, who advocates for grandfamilies in the state of Pennsylvania, shares her understanding of this diverse family structure. Look for resources like these in your state - Pennsylvania Kinship Care , Pennsylvania Caregiver Support , Grandparents Raising Grandkids Resource Guid...

 Listen as Charlotte, a grandmother raising her grandson, joins us to share specifics about returning to the role of primary caregiver. There is much to learn from her personal experience and wisdom around a topic that affects many families.   If you have any questions or comments about this episode or podcast, please send them to WhatParentsAreSaying@gmail.com This podcast is brought to you by th...

Join us for the third and final episode of brain-based parenting with Dr. Crystal Collier, psychotherapist and author of The NeuroWhereAboutsGuide. In the first two episodes, we covered how a brain is formed and how to protect it. In episode three, we discuss many tips, tools, and techniques that can help parents in these efforts. Review the lists and graphs that we mention here. This podcast is b...