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Back to School Tips for Families

The start of the school year can be stressful. Support your student’s mental health with these simple tips.

  • Establish the Importance of Mental Health
    • Take some time before school starts to talk about the importance of mental health. Let students know that anyone can struggle with their mental health (including
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Teens & Social Media pt. 2

By Gina Boscarino, Teen CHARGE Staff

Two years ago (when I wrote the first blog entry in this series), I had no idea how much things were about to change. Within 10 months, the world had shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and social media became a lot more … Read More

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Teens & Social Media pt. 1

by: Gina Boscarino, Teen CHARGE staff member

Recently, I came across my old journals from middle school. As I cringed my way through the dramatic ramblings (fueled by teenage angst and the music of the late 90s- early 2000s) I just kept having the same thought- thank GOD social media … Read More

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Risk & Protective Factors

by: Leo Preston, Teen CHARGE Production Manager

When it comes to parenting, a goal you may have for your child is for them to live a holistic healthy life (social, emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and vocational/recreational), so that they may become a confident, independent adult. Although this may be the … Read More

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Anxious

My name is Emma. I am a 15 year old high school student and I have anxiety. A few years ago I was diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder. My therapist thinks I have had it my whole life, though. May is mental health awareness month, this is really important … Read More

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THE FOUR PARENTING STYLES

Each parent has a vision of how they want to raise their children. Some have an idea of particular vocational/education pursuits in mind for the child to pursue, or even social/relational goals for the child. Moreover, each parent also has particular lessons that they desire for their children as they … Read More

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The “Talk” Tips for Parents

Nervous about having “The Talk”?   Here’s some advice…

87% of teens say it would be easier to postpone sexual activity if they were able to have more open, honest conversations with their parents. (The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy)

Why it’s important

As mom and dad, YOU are the … Read More

Recent Posts

  • Back to School Tips for Families

  • Teens & Social Media pt. 2

  • Teens & Social Media pt. 1

  • Risk & Protective Factors

  • Anxious

Parent Resources

Mental Health Issues:

www.wedgwood.org

www.mentalhealth.gov

www.heysigmund.com

www.consumersadvocate.org

Suicidal Issues:

suicideprentionlife.org

1-800-273-8255

Substance Use Issues:

www.samhsa.gov

www.talksooner.org

www.drugabuse.gov

Healthy Relationships:

www.myrelationshipcenter.org

www.breakthecycle.org

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