Alcohol and Drug Misuse Universal Prevention Programs
By December 31 2024, there will be an increase in parents knowledge on boundaries, bonding, and monitoring
Current Value
1,239.00%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Parents Empowered is a state wide media campaign aimed at preventing underage drinking by educating parents on the role they play in preventing drinking with their children. The BRHD provides presentations to parents of 5th graders in Cache and Rich County. The majority of these presentations are provided during the second half of the fiscal year.
Partners
Parents Empowered, Cache School District, Logan School District, Rich School District.
What Works
The Parents Empowered Parent Presentation is a one hour presentation to educate parents on how the adolescent brain develops, how to bond with children, how to set boundaries with children, and how to monitor children's activities. The presentation has been integrated with the 5th grade boys and girls maturation program that is taught in the local schools. The parent meeting is provided to only the parents of 5th grade boys and girls. Immediately following, the parents are invited to attend the 5th grade boys or girls maturation class.
Action Plan
A thematic analysis of 68 of 214 surveys responding to the prompt, “Please provide any additional feedback about the presentation.” was conducted to identify common themes participants expressed about their experience with the Parent Meeting. Many responses included high praise for the presentation, the information given, and the presenter. Many participants also expressed thanks. Participants also explained how they wanted to share this presentation at other events or with others and recommend it to parents. One specific comment included, “Should happen yearly for parents for the reminders.” Statistics, especially local, that were given were appreciated. Overall, the feedback that was collected in regard to the Parent Meeting was very positive and the information was appreciated by the participants. This conclusion can also be supported when looking at the results of the prompt, “Because of this presentation my understanding of the role I have to influence my child during adolescent development has...?” with 86.4% of the 214 participants saying it “Increased”.
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