An Early Start: Show your love

Finally, let your children know how much you love them -- "just because" -- regardless of what they do or how they act. Let them know this "unconditional" love and respect is there, even when you are angry or disappointed in how they're behaving.

Children who feel loved and accepted have a much better chance of avoiding problems with alcohol and other drugs when they're older.

On this topic:

An Early Start: Drug education begins at home - Introduction
An Early Start: Help your children understand the safe use of medicine
An Early Start: Let's talk about smoking
An Early Start: Let's talk about alcohol
An Early Start: Help your children feel good about themselves
An Early Start: Set clear limits and let your children make choices
An Early Start: Show your love
An Early Start: It's okay to ask for help