Knowing the dangers of alcohol is important throughout all stages of your child’s life – even before birth. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are 100% preventable if women who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant avoid drinking alcohol.
It’s especially important to talk to your older children and teens about the dangers of underage drinking. And, as prom and graduation seasons approach, this is a great time to do just that. Learn more in the featured articles below.
~Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Medical Editor, HealthyChildren.org
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