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Parent Alert | January 2023 | Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder
Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is depression that affects someone only at a specific time of year. That time of year mostly occurs during the fall and winter months when there is less light during the day. SAD can be difficult to manage because many people who experience this depression are not…
Read MoreParent Alert | December 2022 | Winter Fun
Parent Alert | December 2022 Fun Family Winter Activities Holiday Break is upon us!!! This time of year offers many opportunities for the whole family to spend time together. Going sledding, drinking hot cocoa while enjoying a movie, and checking out what event the city is putting on are just a few of the many…
Read MoreParent Alert | November 2022 | The Benefits of Being Grateful
Parent Alert | November 2022 The Benefits of Being Grateful John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” Gratitude is an important part of life, and a simple thank you goes further than you realize. Multiple…
Read MoreParent Alert | October 2022 | Fun Family Fall Activities
Fun Family Fall Activities I love fall. The colors, the sweater weather, the hot chocolate, and getting together with family and friends for a bonfire or high school football game. There is so much to do this time of year from going to school events, preparing the yard for the inevitable foot of snow that…
Read MoreParent Alert | September 2022
Back to School: Keeping Students Safe from Counterfeit Pills It is that time of year again! Students are flooding back into classrooms and our commutes are being interrupted waiting for the bus to pull their stop sign back in. As our students get back into the day to day routine of homework and after-school events…
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Parent Alert | August 2022
Parent Alert | August 2022 Youth Connectedness Is an Important Protective Factor for Health and Well-being Connectedness is an important protective factor for youth that can reduce the likelihood of a variety of health risk behaviors. Connectedness refers to a sense of being cared for, supported, and belonging, and can be centered on feeling connected to school,…
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Summer Fun for Teens | Parent Alert | June 2022
Parent Alert | June 2022 The school year is over, and summer is just around the corner. Kids are excited about their well-deserved break, and while you might be just as excited, you’re probably thinking about how to keep them occupied over the next few months. Teens are often struggling to assert their independence, so…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month | Parent Alert | May 2022
SAMHSA May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to provide education and resources surrounding the topic of mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.” Mental illness and substance use disorder are commonly…
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