InterAct LifeLine
InterAct LifeLine
Episode 11 - Parent Playbook – How to Be Data Driven
Episode 11 - Parent Playbook – How to Be Data Driven
Episode 11 - Parent Playbook – How to Be Data Driven
Friday 6th December 2019
Discover data-driven strategies for protecting your child from substance misuse with Carolyn Bradfield on InterAct LifeLine Audio Journal.
9 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Thought-provoking
Raw
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
InterAct LifeLine
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
19 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Data-Driven Parenting: Strategies to Combat Substance Misuse
If you are walking in the field in the fight against substance misuse and addiction and have none of the data you need to make strategy or game time decisions, then be prepared to have a much more difficult time winning.
Imagine trying to coach your family through the turbulent waters of the opioid crisis. It’s a daunting task, but Carolyn Bradfield, CEO of InterAct LifeLine, offers a playbook to help parents make informed decisions. In this episode of the InterAct LifeLine Audio Journal, Carolyn emphasizes the importance of being data-driven when it comes to protecting your children from substance misuse and addiction.
Drawing inspiration from Nick Saban, the renowned football coach at the University of Alabama, who uses data to optimize his team’s performance, Carolyn suggests parents adopt a similar approach to safeguard their children. Saban’s use of GPS tracking to monitor his players’ activities helped him create the best practice plans. Unfortunately, when Carolyn’s daughter Laura began struggling with addiction in high school, such technology wasn’t available.
This episode delves into practical tools parents can use today, like drug testing kits, which are affordable and easy to use. Carolyn also recommends keeping an eye on your child’s electronic connections by using parental controls and monitoring software. Knowing who your child interacts with online can offer crucial insights. School performance is another area where data can be invaluable. Regularly checking grades and assignments through parent portals and communicating with teachers can alert you to any red flags.
Carolyn’s personal story about her daughter’s battle with addiction serves as a poignant reminder of why being data-driven is so crucial. By leveraging technology and staying informed, parents can better protect their children from the dangers of substance misuse. Tune in to this episode of the InterAct LifeLine Audio Journal for actionable advice and support.