Here's a scenario: you are driving to the beach with your 4 year old and they see someone smoking in the car next to them. Your kiddo asks what that person is doing. What do you say??

Or you are watching the local news while making dinner with your ten year old and a story about the opioid epidemic in your community comes on; do you say anything to them?? Or your teen asks you how you will vote on the marijuana ballot this fall; what will you tell them?

All of this situations are those "teachable moments" that we all hear so much about: those perfect instances that happen and you know you have to take advantage of them. Make sure you are ready with both the facts and strategies you need to turn these moments into meaningful discussions. Visit the TalkSooner website for tips on talking to kids of all ages, and download the app so you are never unprepared.