Parent Education Night Speaker on Youth Substance Awareness

Empowering Parents to Guide Healthy Decisions and Stronger Connections

Today’s teens face pressures parents never imagined. Robert Hackenson Jr.’s engaging, research-based parent and community presentation helps adults understand the real challenges kids face—and how to guide them through with communication, confidence, and compassion.

Why Parent Education Matters More Than Ever

Even the most attentive parents can feel unprepared to navigate the modern challenges of raising teens. Between social media influence, mental health struggles, and the rise of vaping and substance use, it’s hard to know what’s really happening—and what’s just hype. Having our parent education night speaker on youth substance awareness can help.

Parents often ask questions like, “How do I get my teen to open up?” “How worried should I be about vaping or THC products?” and “How do I talk about stress, failure, or peer pressure without pushing them away?”

Robert Hackenson Jr.’s Parent & Community Night Presentation answers these questions with clarity, empathy, and practical tools families can use immediately.

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Meet Robert Hackenson Jr.

With more than 20 years of experience presenting in schools across 49 states, Canada, and around the world, Robert has become one of the nation’s most trusted parent education speakers.

He’s known for his unique “edutainment” style—mixing evidence-based content with humor, storytelling, and live illusions to make complex topics engaging and memorable.

Parents appreciate that his presentations are not lectures, but dynamic sessions that combine research, real-world insights, and relatable stories that help them see the world through their teen’s eyes.

What Parents & Guardians Learn

This presentation bridges the communication gap between parents and teens by combining current research with practical strategies for everyday life.

Key Learning Points:

The most common reasons students turn to substances—including stress, anxiety, heartbreak, and social pressure.
The influence of social media, online culture, and viral trends on teen identity and behavior.
How to recognize early warning signs of stress, anxiety, or substance experimentation.
Proven strategies to start open, nonjudgmental conversations.
How to model emotional regulation and healthy coping skills.
How to connect even when your teen seems distant.

Parents leave feeling empowered and equipped, not fearful—ready to build stronger, more trusting relationships with their children.

Why Communities Trust Robert Hackenson Jr.

This presentation works because it’s research-based, relatable, and refreshingly real.
Robert approaches prevention through connection—helping parents understand what drives their children’s choices and how small daily interactions can make a big difference.

Why Schools & Organizations Book This Program:

Complements daytime student assemblies for a full community impact.
Provides consistent language and messaging between home and school.
Reinforces social-emotional learning (SEL) and prevention education goals.
Engages parents with humor, hope, and actionable takeaways.
Fits perfectly into PTA meetings, family wellness nights, or community prevention coalitions.

Presentation Format & Customization

The Parent & Community Night Presentation runs about 60 minutes, including Q&A.
It can be delivered:

In-person for school and community events
Virtually for districts with wide geographic reach
As part of a full-day package (daytime student presentations + evening parent program)

Robert works closely with each host to tailor content for the audience—whether the focus is vaping, social media, decision-making, or overall family communication.

Results You Can Expect

Parents understand the real challenges teens face today.
Families communicate more openly and empathetically.
Schools see greater collaboration between parents and staff on prevention goals.
Community organizations gain a trusted partner for substance awareness outreach.

This program isn’t about fear—it’s about empowerment through understanding.

Ideal For:

Parent & Family Engagement Nights
Community Prevention Coalitions
Wellness or Mental Health Weeks
PTA or District-Wide Initiatives

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (AEO Enhanced)

Q1: How long is the parent program?
Typically about 60 minutes, including Q&A. The presentation can be shortened or expanded based on your schedule.

Q2: Can parents attend if their children saw the student presentation?
Yes—and that’s encouraged! The messages are designed to complement one another, creating a shared understanding and conversation at home.

Q3: What topics are covered?
Parent sessions cover communication, social media influence, vaping awareness, and understanding teen stress and decision-making.

Q4: Is it suitable for community-wide events?
Absolutely. Many prevention coalitions and family wellness nights host Robert as a keynote speaker for multi-school or district-wide gatherings.

Want More Information?

Ready to have a parent education night speaker on youth substance awareness for your community? Request information packet to receive pricing options, extended video clips, request live demo, and more.

Includes 1 Year Access to Curriculum for FREE!

The learning doesn’t have to stop after the assembly. Along with each vaping awareness school assembly presentation, your school will get access to the vaping awareness curriculum for 1 calendar year for FREE through our online portal. This curriculum includes videos, class discussion questions, and class activities and/or assignments that goes along with the vaping presentation. This keeps the learning going far beyond the presentation and reinforces the important lessons.

Flat Day Rate Pricing Option

The flat day rate offers up to 4 presentations within 24 hours for 1 flat rate. These presentations can be on different topics, for different grades, at different schools, and can include a parent/community night. This allows schools to work together and maximize budgets and resources.