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Are You Ready for Back To SchoolAre you sending your child to their first day of school? Have you experienced sending your child back to school several times? A stress free and successful transition from summer vacation to the daily regular routine of school may be accomplished by following a few tips.Teaching ModerationFamily and friends play a significant role in teaching children what drinking 'safely and responsibly' looks like. Generally we don't think modeling acceptable drinking for children and youth. However we know that children and youth watch and learn from the adults around them. It's important to realize that when you model and talk to children moderate drinking you are influencing how that child perceives responsible alcohol consumption.A moderate drinker: