Welcome to Labatt Family Talk

Family Talk is an underage drinking prevention program created by Labatt in collaboration with its parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev and drawing on the knowledge of experts in this field including Canadian parenting and family life speaker, educator and author Judy Arnall.
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It’s a program that parents can turn to throughout the parenting process, no matter how old their kids may be. The good news is that, as parents, we don’t need to reinvent ourselves, since Family Talk isn’t a set of rules – it’s simply a different approach that helps parents more effectively use the tools they already have.

With the relationship building model, and using the three stages of parenting – teaching (ages 1-11), facilitating (ages 12-17) and coaching (ages 18-21) – we just need to sharpen the tools we already have. If you genuinely want your children to make smart decisions in this adult world, the relationship model is a different approach that really works.

This website helps you understand each of the three stages of parenting and provides tips and advice on how to put this model into practice. Parents can also download a copy of our new Parent Guide.

Studies have shown that parents still have a significant influence on their children’s decisions about alcohol, and that’s why we’re proud to offer our Family Talk program to help parents start the discussion.

Our Vision

Labatt’s vision is to be the Canadian leader in the fight against drinking and driving and the country’s pre-eminent voice of moderation. We have been an industry leader for more than two decades in encouraging consumers, especially young adults, to enjoy our beer responsibly and moderately. We recognize our responsibility to improve the world where we do business and we are committed to building our company for the long-term with a legacy for future generations that our employees can be proud of.

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Stages of Parenting Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Understanding the Stages of Parenting

Let’s Be Real

Preventing underage drinking requires more than “having the talk.”

Let’s get started

Where Do I Start?

The first step in talking to our kids about underage drinking doesn’t involve our kids at all.

Take the Next Step

A New Way Forward

Building a relationship is a unique and powerful way for us to connect with our kids.

Relationships are Key

Levels Of Listening

In some ways, listening is the most powerful tool we have for preventing underage drinking.

3 Levels of Listening

How To Be Real

Ideas for deeper connections. Believe, Realize, Examine, Always, Listen.

Get Real to Connect

Putting It Into Practice

Conversations have to be relevant, and relevance can't be scheduled.

Recognize Opportunities