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06/08/10
Parents can find time to talk at the batting cages or ballpark

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) today introduced a new online campaign, "Healthy Competition: A Resource for Parents," at TimeToTalk.org/healthycompetition that offers unique insight from Major League Baseball players on raising student athletes, coupled with the Partnership's prevention tools and resources at TimeToTalk.org, which helps parents steer teens away from the risks of drugs and alcohol.

Through exclusive video interviews with Major League Baseball players and dads Torii Hunter, Jamie Moyer, Mike Sweeney, Mark Teixeira and Mike Young, and strength and conditioning trainer, Tim Maxey, the site emphasizes the benefits of exercise, good nutrition and fitness and highlights the importance of playing fair and being a positive, pro-active team player.

The site also boasts a downloadable Time to Talk® Talk Kit to help guide parents in their conversations with their children and provide them with Teachable Moments they can use to maintain the conversation over time. More than half of teens participate in high school sports, and these activities present another opportunity for moms and dads to talk about the importance of staying healthy and avoiding alcohol and drugs.

To hear advice for aspiring student athletes to help them overcome obstacles and address what parents can do to help them deal with life's challenges and pressures, visit TimeToTalk.org/HealthyCompetition.