SALT LAKE CITY — Kids are settling back into the school routine, meeting new friends and diving into new experiences. But along with that excitement, there’s one conversation parents can’t afford to skip.

Our friends at Parents Empowered suggest starting chats about underage drinking early and keeping them going, so kids feel informed, supported and ready to make healthy choices.

For Marli Lloyd, catching up with her boys is more than a routine; it’s her favorite part of the day.

“My second one is Xander. He’s 16. Third is Wyatt. He’s 13. My baby is 11 and his name is Grayson,” Lloyd said.

Marli Lloyd and her sons are pictured on Aug. 27, 2025. (Zachary Pope, KSL TV)

As the new school year kicks off, her family’s schedule is packed with classes, sports and social events.

“They were e

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