Communities that Care (CTC) of Greater Downingtown recently announced the release of its new podcast series, "Parent to Parent: Real Life Tips to Raise Resilient Kids."

Every other Monday the hosts, Bethann Cinelli, D.ED., and Chrissie Dziembowski, MPH, CHES, meet with experts and other parents to discuss topics related to raising healthy youths - everything from drug and alcohol use to mental health to supporting independence. Each episode aims to give listeners concrete, hands-on tips that parents can use right away with their families, plus real-life stories and support. Cinelli and Dziembowski have a combined 40-plus years experience working in health education with youths, parents, schools and communities.

The first episode, titled "Not My Kid Is Not a Thing," highlights lessons learned from one family's journey from substance use to recovery and resiliency. In this episode, the hosts spoke with Kim Porter, executive director of Be a Part of the Conversation. The program includes tips, strategies and conversation about what parents can do now to prevent use and how to support themselves and their children if they are using substances.

The second and most recent episode is titled "All Things Vaping." It discusses essentials parents need to know about nicotine and vaping products.

To listen to the Parent to Parent podcast series, visit http://www.dtownctc.org/parent-to-parent-podcast.

CTC of Greater Downingtown is a coalition of organizations, businesses, schools, faith communities, law enforcement and health care providers that uses evidence-based prevention programs and policies to foster positive mental health and youth development. Learn more at http://www.dtownctc.org.