Research shows that youth who are connected are less likely to smoke, drink, vape, use marijuana, and have feelings of depression. This toolkit is designed for partners of the Forward Together campaign in Colorado. Use the content below to promote healthy connections with adults and youth.
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A stronger relationship with your teen takes time. Keep trying.
A stronger relationship with your teen can start over everyday moments.
Help your teen explore new possibilities.
Need help with how to support your teen’s identity?
Supporting your teen shows them that they matter to you.
See how other Colorado parents are learning to embrace and support their children for who they really are at ForwardTogetherCO.com.
Navigating new challenges with your teen strengthens your relationship.
Broaden your teen’s horizons and expose them to new ideas, experiences, and places.
Challenge your teen and watch them develop new skills to make a positive difference.
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Lifting Youth Up
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A stronger relationship with your teen takes time. Keep trying.
In the car, after breakfast, or before bed – the moments when a teen is ready to talk can seem small. So take advantage of those moments when you’re together. The more you work on your relationship, the healthier your teen will be. Get tips for starting the conversation at ForwardTogetherCO.com
A stronger relationship with your teen can start over everyday moments.
Your teen’s idea of quality time may differ from yours, and that’s okay. Recognize that your growing teens are independent people. Learn to appreciate their passions, and ask them questions to learn about their interests. Soon this investment into the health and growth of your relationship will begin to pay off. Find more tips and resources at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Help your teen explore new possibilities.
When teens are encouraged to explore new opportunities, it opens up their world. Get tips for supporting their growth at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Need help with how to support your teen’s identity?
Supporting your teen isn’t always easy, but don’t give up. They need you. Find ideas for connecting with your teen at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Supporting your teen shows them that they matter to you.
When a young person who is LGBTQIA+ has an adult they can go to for help or advice, they become more resilient and have better emotional health.
See how other Colorado parents are learning to embrace and support their children for who they really are at ForwardTogetherCO.com.
Navigating new challenges with your teen strengthens your relationship.
Helping your teen discover their true self helps them to thrive in the world around them and shows they matter to you. Find tips and resources at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Challenge your teen in positive ways and watch them grow.
Work with your teen to Challenge your teen in positive ways and watch them grow.help them solve problems and reach their goals. This helps them develop the confidence they need to take on the world around them. Find tips and resources at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Broaden your teen’s horizons and expose them to new ideas, experiences, and places.
As parents and trusted adults, you can encourage your teen to share their voices and opinions and see the impact of their efforts. Find more tips and resources at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Challenge your teen and watch them develop new skills to make a positive difference.
Support your teen to be their best self so they can live up to their potential, and go further than they could ever imagine. Find resources and more at ForwardTogetherCO.com
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Adult relationships with youth can create real, meaningful impact. Use the buttons shown to quickly and easily share these posts to encourage parents, mentors and other adults to support teens.
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The Forward Together community helps parents and other adults connect with the young people in their lives. It just takes small steps to make a difference. Join our community - and the conversation.
https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/about-us/
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Parent Slide Drugs
When a teen comes to you with a question about drugs or alcohol, the best thing you can do is listen. Before jumping to conclusions, give them space to talk. Forward Together has more tips to help you with these important talks.
https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/talking-about-substance-use-is-less-about-talking-and-more-about-listening/
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Lifting Youth Up
Wonder how you can make a difference for the teens in your life? When teens have a strong relationship with a parent or adult, they become more resilient, make healthier choices, and have better emotional health. Explore more tips to connect with youth.
https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/the-power-of-relationships/
Work With Time
Running low on time to spend with your teen? Try catching up during a car ride or washing dishes. Small moments like these let teens know they’re supported. Get more tips from Forward Together. https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/explore-topics/quality-relationships-matter/
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Father and Son Have A Conversation
Research shows that LGBTQ+ teens who have supportive adults in their lives feel safer, perform better in school, and are more likely to make safe and healthy choices. Get tips on how to support your LGBTQ+ teen.
https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/resources-2/
Convo Started
Keeping your relationship with your teen strong gives them the support they need to grow into healthy adults. So keep talking with your teen! Get ideas from Forward Together to kick off the conversation. https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/heres-what-to-ask-your-kids-to-get-them-talking/
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When teens have healthy relationships, they have a healthier future. Support the young people in your life through their highs and lows by giving them a new perspective.
https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/research-proves-it-connected-teens-are-healthier/
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Mother and Daughter
When you find it hard to talk with your teen, these questions can help break the ice. Plus, hear from teens about the best ways to get those conversations started. https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/heres-what-to-ask-your-kids-to-get-them-talking/
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A stronger relationship with your teen takes time. Keep trying.
In the car, after breakfast, or before bed – the moments when a teen is ready to talk can seem small. So take advantage of those moments when you’re together. The more you work on your relationship, the healthier your teen will be. Get tips for starting the conversation at ForwardTogetherCO.com
A stronger relationship with your teen can start over everyday moments.
Your teen’s idea of quality time may differ from yours, and that’s okay. Recognize that your growing teens are independent people. Learn to appreciate their passions, and ask them questions to learn about their interests. Soon this investment into the health and growth of your relationship will begin to pay off. Find more tips and resources at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Help your teen explore new possibilities.
When teens are encouraged to explore new opportunities, it opens up their world. Get tips for supporting their growth at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Need help with how to support your teen’s identity?
Supporting your teen isn’t always easy, but don’t give up. They need you. Find ideas for connecting with your teen at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Supporting your teen shows them that they matter to you.
When a young person who is LGBTQIA+ has an adult they can go to for help or advice, they become more resilient and have better emotional health.
See how other Colorado parents are learning to embrace and support their children for who they really are at ForwardTogetherCO.com.
Navigating new challenges with your teen strengthens your relationship.
Helping your teen discover their true self helps them to thrive in the world around them and shows they matter to you. Find tips and resources at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Broaden your teen’s horizons and expose them to new ideas, experiences, and places.
As parents and trusted adults, you can encourage your teen to share their voices and opinions and see the impact of their efforts. Find more tips and resources at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Challenge your teen in positive ways and watch them grow.
Work with your teen to Challenge your teen in positive ways and watch them grow.help them solve problems and reach their goals. This helps them develop the confidence they need to take on the world around them. Find tips and resources at ForwardTogetherCO.com
Challenge your teen and watch them develop new skills to make a positive difference.
Support your teen to be their best self so they can live up to their potential, and go further than they could ever imagine. Find resources and more at ForwardTogetherCO.com
HOW TO USE THESE POSTS
Adult relationships with youth can create real, meaningful impact. Use the buttons shown to quickly and easily share these posts to encourage parents, mentors and other adults to support teens.
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The Forward Together community helps parents and other adults connect with the young people in their lives. It just takes small steps to make a difference. Join our community - and the conversation.
https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/about-us/
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Parent Slide Drugs
When a teen comes to you with a question about drugs or alcohol, the best thing you can do is listen. Before jumping to conclusions, give them space to talk. Forward Together has more tips to help you with these important talks.
https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/talking-about-substance-use-is-less-about-talking-and-more-about-listening/
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Lifting Youth Up
Wonder how you can make a difference for the teens in your life? When teens have a strong relationship with a parent or adult, they become more resilient, make healthier choices, and have better emotional health. Explore more tips to connect with youth.
https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/the-power-of-relationships/
Work With Time
Running low on time to spend with your teen? Try catching up during a car ride or washing dishes. Small moments like these let teens know they’re supported. Get more tips from Forward Together. https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/explore-topics/quality-relationships-matter/
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Father and Son Have A Conversation
Research shows that LGBTQ+ teens who have supportive adults in their lives feel safer, perform better in school, and are more likely to make safe and healthy choices. Get tips on how to support your LGBTQ+ teen.
https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/resources-2/
Convo Started
Keeping your relationship with your teen strong gives them the support they need to grow into healthy adults. So keep talking with your teen! Get ideas from Forward Together to kick off the conversation. https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/heres-what-to-ask-your-kids-to-get-them-talking/
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Parent Grandparents
When teens have healthy relationships, they have a healthier future. Support the young people in your life through their highs and lows by giving them a new perspective.
https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/research-proves-it-connected-teens-are-healthier/
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Mother and Daughter
When you find it hard to talk with your teen, these questions can help break the ice. Plus, hear from teens about the best ways to get those conversations started. https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com/heres-what-to-ask-your-kids-to-get-them-talking/
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Fortalecer la relación con tu adolescente toma tiempo. Sigue intentándolo.
Una relación más fuerte con tu adolescente puede comenzar en los momentos cotidianos.
Ayuda a tu adolescente a explorar nuevas posibilidades.
¿Necesitas ayuda sobre cómo apoyar la identidad de tu adolescente?
Apoyar a tu adolescente le demuestra lo importante que es para ti.
Descubre cómo otros padres en Colorado están aprendiendo a aceptar y apoyar a sus hijos tal como son en ForwardTogetherCO.com.
Acompañar a tu adolescente durante los desafíos de la vida fortalece la relación.
Amplía los horizontes de tu adolescente y exponlo a nuevas ideas, experiencias y lugares.
Reta a tu adolescente de forma positiva y nota cómo crece.
Reta a tu adolescente y nota cómo desarrolla nuevas habilidades para marcar una diferencia positiva.
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Fortalecer la relación con tu adolescente toma tiempo. Sigue intentándolo.
En el coche, después del desayuno o antes de dormir… parecen pocos los momentos cuando un adolescente está dispuesto a platicar. Aprovecha esos instantes cuando estén juntos. Cuanto más trabajes en la relación, más saludable será tu adolescente. Obtén consejos para iniciar una plática en ForwardTogetherCO.com.
Una relación más fuerte con tu adolescente puede comenzar en los momentos cotidianos.
Tu idea de “tiempo de calidad” puede no ser igual a la de tu adolescente, y eso está bien. Entiende que tu adolescente en crecimiento es una persona independiente. Aprende a valorar sus pasiones y hazle preguntas para conocer sus intereses. Esa inversión en el bienestar y el fortalecimiento de la relación pronto comenzará a dar frutos. Encuentra más consejos y recursos en ForwardTogetherCO.com.
Ayuda a tu adolescente a explorar nuevas posibilidades.
Animar a los adolescentes a explorar nuevas oportunidades les abre un mundo de posibilidades. Obtén consejos para apoyar su crecimiento en ForwardTogetherCO.com
¿Necesitas ayuda sobre cómo apoyar la identidad de tu adolescente?
Apoyar a tu adolescente no siempre es fácil. No te rindas. Te necesita. Encuentra ideas para conectarte con tu adolescente en ForwardTogetherCO.com
Apoyar a tu adolescente le demuestra lo importante que es para ti.
Cuando una persona joven que es LGBTQIA+ cuenta con un adulto a quien puede acudir en busca de ayuda o consejo, se vuelve más resiliente y tiene mejor salud emocional.
Descubre cómo otros padres en Colorado están aprendiendo a aceptar y apoyar a sus hijos tal como son en ForwardTogetherCO.com.
Acompañar a tu adolescente durante los desafíos de la vida fortalece la relación.
Ayudar a tu adolescente a descubrir su verdadero yo le ayuda a sobresalir en su entorno y le demuestra lo importante que es para ti. Encuentra consejos y recursos en ForwardTogetherCO.com
Amplía los horizontes de tu adolescente y exponlo a nuevas ideas, experiencias y lugares.
Como padre y adulto de confianza, puedes animar a tu adolescente a compartir su opinión y postura, y luego notar el impacto de sus esfuerzos. Encuentra más consejos y recursos en ForwardTogetherCO.com
Reta a tu adolescente de forma positiva y nota cómo crece.
Trabaja con tu adolescente para ayudarle a resolver sus problemas y alcanzar sus metas. Eso le ayudará a desarrollar la confianza que necesita para enfrentar el mundo que le rodea. Encuentra consejos y recursos en ForwardTogetherCO.com
Reta a tu adolescente y nota cómo desarrolla nuevas habilidades para marcar una diferencia positiva.
Apoya a tu adolescente para que descubra su mejor versión y pueda alcanzar su potencial. Así llegará más lejos de lo que nunca imaginó. Encuentra recursos y más en ForwardTogetherCO.com
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Fortalecer la relación con tu adolescente toma tiempo. Sigue intentándolo.
En el coche, después del desayuno o antes de dormir… parecen pocos los momentos cuando un adolescente está dispuesto a platicar. Aprovecha esos instantes cuando estén juntos. Cuanto más trabajes en la relación, más saludable será tu adolescente. Obtén consejos para iniciar una plática en ForwardTogetherCO.com.
Una relación más fuerte con tu adolescente puede comenzar en los momentos cotidianos.
Tu idea de “tiempo de calidad” puede no ser igual a la de tu adolescente, y eso está bien. Entiende que tu adolescente en crecimiento es una persona independiente. Aprende a valorar sus pasiones y hazle preguntas para conocer sus intereses. Esa inversión en el bienestar y el fortalecimiento de la relación pronto comenzará a dar frutos. Encuentra más consejos y recursos en ForwardTogetherCO.com.
Ayuda a tu adolescente a explorar nuevas posibilidades.
Animar a los adolescentes a explorar nuevas oportunidades les abre un mundo de posibilidades. Obtén consejos para apoyar su crecimiento en ForwardTogetherCO.com
¿Necesitas ayuda sobre cómo apoyar la identidad de tu adolescente?
Apoyar a tu adolescente no siempre es fácil. No te rindas. Te necesita. Encuentra ideas para conectarte con tu adolescente en ForwardTogetherCO.com
Apoyar a tu adolescente le demuestra lo importante que es para ti.
Cuando una persona joven que es LGBTQIA+ cuenta con un adulto a quien puede acudir en busca de ayuda o consejo, se vuelve más resiliente y tiene mejor salud emocional.
Descubre cómo otros padres en Colorado están aprendiendo a aceptar y apoyar a sus hijos tal como son en ForwardTogetherCO.com.
Acompañar a tu adolescente durante los desafíos de la vida fortalece la relación.
Ayudar a tu adolescente a descubrir su verdadero yo le ayuda a sobresalir en su entorno y le demuestra lo importante que es para ti. Encuentra consejos y recursos en ForwardTogetherCO.com
Amplía los horizontes de tu adolescente y exponlo a nuevas ideas, experiencias y lugares.
Como padre y adulto de confianza, puedes animar a tu adolescente a compartir su opinión y postura, y luego notar el impacto de sus esfuerzos. Encuentra más consejos y recursos en ForwardTogetherCO.com
Reta a tu adolescente de forma positiva y nota cómo crece.
Trabaja con tu adolescente para ayudarle a resolver sus problemas y alcanzar sus metas. Eso le ayudará a desarrollar la confianza que necesita para enfrentar el mundo que le rodea. Encuentra consejos y recursos en ForwardTogetherCO.com
Reta a tu adolescente y nota cómo desarrolla nuevas habilidades para marcar una diferencia positiva.
Apoya a tu adolescente para que descubra su mejor versión y pueda alcanzar su potencial. Así llegará más lejos de lo que nunca imaginó. Encuentra recursos y más en ForwardTogetherCO.com
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We're Better When We're Connected
Forward Together is a community created by youth and for youth. Together, we’re helping youth across our state get connected - to one another and to the adults in their lives. Because quality relationships matter for a healthy future. https://youth.forwardtogetherco.com/young-coloradans-share-ideas-that-help-them-build-connections/
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We know that finding solid friends can be hard, but it’s important for a happy + healthy future. Check out Forward Together’s tips to help you find your people. https://youth.forwardtogetherco.com/guide-to-find-your-people/
Strong Connections
Strong connections can make life more fun-- and can help support you when things get tough. Tap for ideas to build strong friendships. https://youth.forwardtogetherco.com/connection-starts-here/
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We know building good connections is hard. But they can make life so much sweeter. Get ideas to spark that first convo with a potential new friend. ttps://youth.forwardtogetherco.com/tips-to-get-you-through-any-conversation/
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Heard the quote “It’s not what you’re doing it’s who you’re with?” Yeah, that’s so true. Forward Together has some easy ways to spot those #truefriends already in your life. https://youth.forwardtogetherco.com/spot-the-good-connections-in-your-life/
Build Strong Connections
Building strong connections with the adults in your life doesn’t have to be hard. Get ideas to spark a connection. https://youth.forwardtogetherco.com/five-tips-to-strengthen-your-connection-with-your-parent/
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