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.

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

Sept 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

What is SOGI 123?

June 2023 ~ SOGI stands for sexual orientation and gender identity. As we all have a sexual orientation and gender identity, it includes all of us. Everyone understands and expresses their... Read more

Helping Teens Manage Change

May 2023 ~ 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

Inside the Teenage Brain and ADHD During Puberty

April 2023 ~ Did you know that big and important changes happen in the brain during adolescence? The early years are a critical time for brain development, but the brain... Read more

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