“Supporting our students by supporting those who care for them”
The Snapshot is a semi-monthly newsletter for parents and caregivers focused on topics that support positive mental health.
The content provided through the Snapshots is for informational purposes only. It includes general information and does not specifically address the diverse child rearing challenges parents and caregivers may encounter. Readers are encouraged to verify information and consider their individual circumstances when making decisions. The content is not a substitute for professional advice.
*The term “parent” as used in the Snapshot is inclusive of anyone who is actively involved in raising a child, whether it be biological parents, adoptive parents, guardians, or any other caretakers.
Family Ties and Community Bonds
Nov/Dec 2024 ~ As your child moves towards more independence, strong family and community connections play an important role in helping them navigate the challenges of adolescence. These connections provide... Read more
Green Time Instead of Screen Time
Sept/Oct 2024 ~ Welcome to our first Snapshot of the school year, where we focus on the powerful benefits of connecting with nature to improve mental health and serve as... Read more
What’s Right With Me!
May 2024 ~ Self-compassion and self-esteem are deeply interconnected aspects of a teenager's well-being. Self-compassion, the practice of being kind and understanding towards oneself, lays the foundation for healthy self-esteem... Read more
Building Bridges
March 2024 ~ In British Columbia, we live and work alongside peoples from a wide range of cultures. There are more than 200 Indigenous communities as well as people from... Read more
I’ll Get by with a Little Help From my Friends (and my parents)
January 2024 ~ Navigating adolescence can be like walking a tightrope between peer connections and family ties. The developmental stage of 'peer orientation' highlights the natural shift towards friends playing... Read more
Emotional Lives of Teens
November 2023 ~ This Snapshot aims to support parents in navigating their adolescents' intense and sometimes tumultuous emotional journey into adulthood. It offers some understanding and empathy for the challenges... Read more
Community Connections
September/October 2023 ~This Snapshot explores some of the agencies and services in our community for families. These agencies can serve as valuable partners, offering a wide variety of services designed... Read more
Middle Snapshots – September 2022 – June 2023
September 2022 - Recap
October 2022 - Healthy Relationships and Consent
November 2022 - The Power of Sleep
December 2022 - The Substance Use Conversation
January 2023 - Just Adolescent Behaviour of Something Else?
February... Read more
Middle Snapshots September 2021- June 2022
September 2021 - Preparing for School: Resilience, Connection and Skills for a Successful Transition
October 2021 - Youth and Substance Use
November 2021 - Important Talks with Teens
December 2021 - Relationships and... Read more
Middle Snapshots Sept 2020-June 2021
September 2020 ~ Welcome Back!
October 2020 ~ Hold On To Your Kids
November 2020 ~ Social and Emotional Learning: Strategies for Parents
December 2020 ~ Taking Care in Difficult Times: Managing Emotions During the... Read more
Middle Snapshots Sept 2019- June 2020
October 2019 - Vaping and Cannabis
November 2019 - Human Rights
December 2019 - Teens and Alcohol
January 2020 - Youth and Social Media
February 2020 - Healthy Screen Time
March 2020 - Mental Health... Read more
Middle Snapshots Sept 2018- June 2019
December 2018 - Teenage Brain
January 2019 - Cannabis and Alcohol
February 2019 - Tobacco and Vaping
March 2019- Positive Mental Health
April 2019 - School and Community Connections
May 2019 - Adolescent Health Survey... Read more