If you make only one New Year's Resolution this year, let it be that you will promise to take time to talk with your teens.  Many times, parents pull back from their teens just  when our kids most need our support and guidance. Your teen may act like you don't matter but research shows that the number one reason kids don't use alcohol or drugs is concern about their parents' disapproval.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America asks you to promise to take the time to talk with your kids now by Making the Time to Talk Promise. 

Not sure what to say?  Check out these resources:

Building a Strong Parent-Child Connection

What to Say to Kids About Alcohol and Drugs

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism publishes Make a Difference: Talk to your child about alcohol, a free and easy to read booklet with accurate, relevant information to help you have important conversations with your children.
 
Parents. The Anti-drug has lots of resources for parents from how to talk with African-American or Hispanic teens to what to do when you're worried about a teen who is not your child. 
 
Partnership for a Drug Free America has powerful tools and practical advice for parents to keep their kids healthy and safe.  It has a Parent Toolkit with advice based on the age of your child, information on understanding teens, and a Parent’s Guide to the Teenage Brain. 
 
Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information provides links to more in-depth topics for parents including talking to your child about marijuana, keeping youth drug free, etc.