Secondary Snapshots

“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 children grow, the challenges they face grow more complicated, and the influence of peers and outside pressures becomes stronger. One of the most effective ways... Read more

Green Time Instead of Screen Time

Sept/Oct 2024 ~ In our digitally immersed society, many adolescents are primarily connecting through social media. Data shows that youth are spending as many as 4-7 hours per day online.... Read more

Be Your Own Best Friend

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

Teen Relationships, Romance and Respect

January 2024 ~ By the time teens reach high school, friendships become more stable. This is likely because individual identities are more solid and teens learn to accept greater differences... Read more

Emotional Lives of Teens

November 2023 ~ This Snapshot aims to support parents in navigating their teens' 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

Secondary Snapshots Sept 2019- June 2020

The content provided in the Snapshots is for information purposes only. The Snapshots include information that is general in nature and does not address the many individual child rearing challenges... Read more

Secondary Snapshots Sept 2018- June 2019

The content provided in the Snapshots is for information purposes only. The Snapshots include information that is general in nature and does not address the many individual child rearing challenges... Read more