Real Kids Real Life is a unique, multi-faceted program which uses a combination of assembly presentation, small group and individual follow-up sessions, and on-going support to address issues that most concern today's teenagers.

Real Kids Real Life was featured in a Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier article. Click here to view the article in pdf format.

Mission

Real Kids Real Life exists to empower teenagers to make smart, healthy choices. We help kids examine their own lives and understand the emotional and psychological consequences of drug and alcohol use, as well as other forms of harmful behavior. By sharing powerful, real stories that illustrate how choices affect our own lives and the lives of others, we raise awareness of life-impacting issues facing teens. Our program provides a safe place for kids to openly discuss the challenges they face and helps them get the support they need.

For 25 years Paul Dunbar has been listening to our teenagers, examining the issues, and helping them think through the choices they are making and their real and potential outcomes. He equips students with the courage, confidence, and common sense to dream, set goals, and make wise choices.

Real Kids Real Life is a unique, multi-faceted program which uses a combination of assembly presentation, small group and individual follow-up sessions, and on-going support to address issues that most concern teenagers in the twenty-first century.

Book

Paul recently published Real Kids Real Life, a book of emails he has received from kids. To order a copy, click the "Buy Now" button below (to pay with credit card or PayPal account) or download the order form here (to pay with check).

To read a chapter from the book on alcohol, click here. Other topics covered in the book include drugs, self-injury, family, friends, depression/suicide, wearing a mask, relationships, success stories, and positive choices.