Secondary Snapshots

“Supporting our students by supporting those who care for them”

The Snapshot is a monthly newsletter for parents and caregivers focused on topics that support positive mental health

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 parents and caregivers may experience. Therefore it is the readers’ responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for their specific needs.

Staying Involved in Your Teens Online Life

March 2023 ~ Social media and technology has changed the way we live our lives and can serve as a powerful tool to enhance education, communication and learning. Unfortunately, among all... Read more

You Just Don’t Understand Me!

February 2023 ~ Raising any adolescent is a lesson in understanding, negotiating, and patience. This is a time of development and change for your teen where they are looking for... Read more

Your Teenager: Moody or Something Else?

January 2023 ~ Physical health and mental health are connected and equally important, yet open conversation around mental health is still lagging, most often due to stigma, lack of knowledge,... Read more

Substance Use 101

December 2022 ~ As a parent or caregiver you are in the best position to provide your teen with reliable information about substance use that is evidence based rather than... Read more

Are Your Teens Tired?

November 2022 ~ Is your teen….tired of always feeling sleepy? Having trouble staying awake in class? Finding it hard to get out of bed for school in the morning? Needing... Read more

Relationships, Consent and Sexting

October 2022 ~ 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

Recap

September 2022 ~ Since 2018 we have worked diligently to offer parents and caregivers a quality newsletter focused on topics that support positive mental health. When it comes to promoting good... Read more

Creating a Better World Through Inclusion

June 2022 ~ Inclusivity can mean a number of different things. Usually, it refers to including and considering those who are often excluded or marginalized—this can involve race, religion, sexuality,... Read more

Helping Teens Manage Change

May 2022 ~ The teenage years bring many changes, not only physically, but also mentally and socially. During these years, adolescents increase their ability to think abstractly and eventually make... Read more

Youth Mental Health

April 2022 ~ Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being, which means it affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress... Read more

Healthy Habits

March 2022 ~ As a parent of a teen, you are beginning to see your child become an adult. These are critical years that will affect both their current and... Read more

Managing Conflict On and Off Line

February 2022 ~ Conflict is part of life. We can‘t hide from conflict or pretend it‘s not happening. It is unavoidable, but it does not have to be negative. Conflict... Read more

Impact of Social Media on Teens

January 2022 ~ It should come as no surprise that the pressure to be available 24/7 on social media is a very real challenge for today's teenagers. Aside from the... Read more

Relationships, Romance and Consent

December 2021 ~ Peer relationships play a central role in adolescent development. They help build character and can be an important source of emotional support. Parental guidance including ongoing conversations... Read more

Help! My Teen Stopped Talking to Me

November 2021~ So your once chatty teen has suddenly clammed up. The first thing to do is to take a breath and understand that pulling away from parents is not... Read more

Youth and Substance Use

October 2021 ~ Talking to teenagers about difficult subjects like substance use can sometimes be a challenge for parents. However, providing your child with balanced information about substance use early... Read more

Preparing for School

September 2021 ~The transition back to school will be a big change as schools move to larger cohorts and more routine, in addition to once again facing a September of... Read more

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