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There’s absolutely nothing that we at MpoweredParent hate more than uncertainty. As parents ourselves, we know how vulnerable it feels to lack expertise on some of the subjects facing our families these days. The fact is, the world is full of too many challenges, and our time as parents is just stretched too thinly to allow us to research things the way we’d prefer. That’s why we’ve had our staff get out there and research the most pressing issues for you. We make these lessons available in response to popular demand. If you’d like to see a new topic added, just email us at editor@ mpoweredparent.com.

The lesson plans are robust, and can be digested in segments. The information they contain is thorough and credible. Our staff uses quality sources, and provides you citations, so you never have to doubt “where’d they get that from?”. But it gets even better. In an effort to fill in some of the blanks normally left out, we’ve also included: Talking Points, Photo’s, Videos, Worksheets, Surveys and Current News Stories. It’s everything you need to be brought up to speed!
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Bullying

Whether you’re helping your child confront a bullying situation, or preparing them for the day that they may have to, this tutorial will help you get the job done. From fact sheets and worksheets, role playing scripts and journal entries, you’ll find it all here. Just click on the picture to get started!
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Body Language

Most of what we say is said through our body language. This tutorial will help you decipher what your child is, or isn’t saying to you. It will also help you pick the right and wrong times to breach important topics with your family members. Complete with photo’s and detailed examples, we’ll help you become the mind-reader you always wanted to be.
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Teen Drug Use

From preventing drug use, to detecting it and finally responding to it, we’ve got it all covered. What’s more, we’ll clear up any questions you have about drug testing, identifying strange pills, and more. We review each popular drug in great detail, and describe all common paraphernalia. Never again will you feel unprepared. Click the icon to get started.
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Goal Setting

Anyone who has ever set a New Year’s resolution knows that it is one thing to set a goal, and another thing altogether to achieve it. Being successful isn’t just about talent or hard work, its about planning. This tutorial will help you analyze and develop your child’s goals. From there, achievement is a matter of gong through the paces.
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Video Games

We had video games when we were younger, but nothing like this! This generation of “screenagers” is exposed to an overwhelming array of indulgence and influence; leaving their parents struggling to take it all in. This tutorial gives you the background on video games, making sure you know as much about them as your kids do….almost.
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Emotional Intelligence

If your child is entering the teenage years, you’re going to need to flip through this informative little lesson plan. Emotionality is one of the side effects of adolescence. You can’t avoid it, but you can understand it, maybe even manipulate it to your advantage. Click the photo to learn how!
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Alcohol

For so many parents, the fight against drug abuse is won or lost over this single substance. Alcohol consumption starts as young as twelve years old, with some kids progressing to alcoholism by age fourteen. This tutorial gives you the facts behind alcohol, answers all of the most pressing questions, provides you the tools you need to address it thoroughly.
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Huffing / Inhalants

Huffing inhalants is one of the most unique forms of substance abuse. Over 70% of its users and overdose victims are juveniles. It’s the only form of drug use that peaks in Junior High, and then declines with age. This tutorial will bring you up to speed on what you need to know, and how you can protect your family.
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Marijuana

After a decade long decline, marijuana use has recently started to increase amongst young and middle teens. And it’s not the drug it used to be. With exponential increases in potency, record breaking hospital admission rates, and an ever expanding range of research, its time you took a new look at this old drug.
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Tobacco

Thanks to a cultural revolution, tobacco use has finally declined amongst adults and teens. Unfortunately, tobacco use remains frighteningly high, and cigarettes reign supreme on the list of gateway drugs. This tutorial will satisfy your tobacco fix, giving you the up-to-date facts you need to keep your family safe and well-informed.