All parents should be concerned about their high school and college-age kids engaging in underage drinking. However, those with daughters should be particularly conscientious about whether they are starting to drink at a young age. They could suffer harmful health...
Underage Drinking
Why Thanksgiving weekend brings lots of drinking
Many young people will soon be returning home for Thanksgiving break for the first time since going off to college. That means catching up with hometown friends as well as family. They won't be alone in the restaurants and bars throughout Maryland over Thanksgiving...
College kids can stay sober and still have a full social life
Recently we discussed the increase in sober housing options for college students. Some of the students who reside in these dorms arrive at college already in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse. Others simply choose to abstain from alcohol and drug use while working...
Sober college housing helps students abstain from drinking
One of the most frightening aspects of sending children off to college for many parents is that they will be exposed to alcohol and illegal drugs. Even kids who did not drink or take drugs in high school may find the easy access to these substances, coupled with peer...
When should you talk to kids about alcohol? You’d be suprised
If you're the parent of young children and are thankful that you don't yet have to deal with the potential problem of underage drinking, think again. According to a recently-released report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), parents should start talking to...
Football season: Understanding the rules of tailgating
Tailgating: A time-honored tradition among college students and alumni alike. A time to enjoy food, drinks and games outside the stadium before the game – because nothing says “I’m a true fan,” like dressing up in your college’s colors and going to root on your...
How parents can help keep their teen drivers safe
If you have a teen driver in the family (particularly if it's a son), you know how expensive it is to get auto insurance for them. That's because statistics show that teen drivers are the most likely age group to be involved in car crashes.Vehicle accidents are the...
Study: Teens today are less likely to drink
Maryland parents may find some reassurance in a recently-published study that found that teens are increasingly delaying drinking alcohol. This finding is backed up by a drop in the number of alcohol and drug-related vehicle accidents involving young drivers between...
Preventing underage drinking on Halloween
If you have a teen who's planning to throw a Halloween party at your home, it's essential to ensure that there is no alcohol. Just because you don't serve it, that doesn't mean that someone won't sneak it in.That's why parents need to provide supervision for their...
How you can limit your exposure to liability as a social host
If you hold a house party and serve a minor alcohol, then you can be held both criminally and civilly liable for any injuries he or she inflicts upon his or her passengers or other motorists under both state and social host laws.According to the Insurance Information...