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Parent Up Insights
We share practical, up-to-date information to help parents tackle difficult issues with their children around underage drinking, drug use, mental health, and more. Together we can create positive outcomes for our children!
To the Parents of Our 2026 High School Graduates
Dear Parents & Guardians, Graduation is upon us and it’s time to celebrate your child’s accomplishments and achievements! As you prepare to launch your child …
Prom Is Coming! Parents Matter More Than You Think
Prom is one of the most exciting nights of high school: Photos. Friends. Big plans. Big memories. And while most teens in the Kansas City ...
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Four Simple Steps Parents Can Take Before Prom Night
Prom safety doesn’t require perfection — just intention. Before prom weekend, consider taking these four simple steps: Have a calm, clear conversation. Let your teen ...
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What Parents Should Know: Kratom & 7-OH
Parents and caring adults, we are navigating a fast-changing landscape of drugs that didn’t exist when many of us were growing up. Kratom and 7-OH ...
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How To Talk To Teens About Marijuana: What Works
As parents and caregivers, we all want to protect our kids and help them grow into healthy, confident adults. When it comes to marijuana—also known ...
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5 Urgent Reasons to Keep Our Kids Marijuana-Free
As parents and caring adults, we all want our kids to grow up healthy, happy, and confident about their futures. But with today’s marijuana products ...
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We Know How to Fight This: Flavored Marijuana
If it feels like vaping is suddenly everywhere, you’re not imagining it. Local reports and data from this past year show a sharp rise in ...
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5 Ways to Keep Our Kids Marijuana-Free
As parents and caregivers, we want nothing more than to see our kids happy, healthy, and thriving. But today’s marijuana is far stronger than it ...
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Parenting: The Quiet Heartbreak of Doing Your Best
Miranda Jamison is a local parent and the lead reporter for The Richmond News and The Excelsior Springs Standard. She covers everything from local government ...
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Medicine Safety: Help Protect Kids Now & in the Future
In light of the opioid epidemic and with fentanyl already in our communities, it’s more important than ever to teach our younger kids about medication safety. ...
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Parent Up Hosting New Fall Parent Workshop Series
Join Parent Up and Beacon Mental Health for an engaging lineup of free educational sessions designed to support parents and caregivers of youth in Northland ...
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Teen Vaping is Down, But Nicotine Use is Up – Here’s Why
There’s a new nicotine trend taking hold among teens, and it’s not vaping. Usage of this product amongst high schoolers nearly doubled between 2023 and ...
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Discreet and Sweet: Steering Kids Clear of Fruity Nicotine Gum, Tablets, & Pouches
There’s a new trend with teens, especially among those who have tried smoking or vaping: New fruity nicotine gums, tablets, pouches, and lozenges. Popular brands among ...
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Help Knock Out Teen Vaping For Good. Here’s How:
As adults, helping our teens make good choices can sometimes feel like stepping into the boxing ring, facing off against the challenges that threaten their ...
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A Clear Message from Clay, Platte and Ray Prosecutors: “Don’t Provide Alcohol to Minors”
As the school year wraps up and the summer season approaches, Parent Up is joining with local prosecutors and prevention coalitions to remind parents and ...
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How to Protect Our Kids from Deadly Fake Pills
In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s more crucial than ever to stay informed about the dangers that can impact our kids and teens. Two of ...
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