To the Editor:

As teenagers across the country prepare to celebrate key milestones in their lives during the upcoming prom and graduation season, parents can do their part to make sure they’re ready by talking with their teenagers about underage drinking. While this isn’t always an easy conversation, there are several tools for parents and educators to start these vital discussions.

Dichello Distributors Inc would like to remind parents about the Family Talk About Drinking program, a free parent guide designed to encourage open and honest communication between parents and their children of all ages. Programs like this, paired with education and effective law enforcement, are essential to further reducing underage drinking.

Here’s where you can find Family Talk About Drinking: familytalkaboutdrinking.com.

As parents ourselves, we know the safety of your children is your top priority. As they grow up, children and teenagers look to you for guidance on how to navigate our complex world. There’s no single “right way” to talk about alcohol, underage drinking, and responsible choices — what’s most important is to start the conversation, and Family Talk About Drinking can help you do just that.

Tony Lota, Alcohol Awareness Coordinator

Dichello Distributors Inc

55 Marsh Hill Road, Orange         April 3, 2019