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November 4, 2016
Technology Contract for Families
Here is a guide to contracts and agreements for digital kids. Additional resources and contracts can be found on the Screenagers site.
Blog Mental Health
January 18, 2017
Does Social Media increase depression?
Today, I’m excited to share with you a conversation with Dr. Jean Twenge. Dr. Twenge is a professor of psychology at San Diego State …
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January 18, 2017
Time to Clean out Medicine Cabinets
During this time of getting organized, Youth Connections would like to remind everyone when cleaning out closets, don’t forget the bathroom and medicine …
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February 16, 2017
To Boost Mental Health, Start With Your Body
Your brain controls your body and your body fuels your brain. In order to understand how to begin to boost your mental health, …
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February 16, 2017
What Iceland Knows About Preventing Teen Drug Abuse that the Rest of the World Doesn’t
Iceland tops the European table for the cleanest-living teens. The percentage of 15 and 16 year olds who have been drunk in the …
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March 1, 2017
Not Your Dad’s Marijuana…
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/pediatricians-warn-against-pot-use-not-your-dad-s-marijuana-n726081#pt0-399657
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March 13, 2017
Grades and Pot Use
Drinking only reduces college student grades when marijuana is also in the mix (not booze alone). Read more here.
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March 17, 2017
April Activities for the Month of the…..
So much going on in April centered around kids and families. Check these out! April 1: Kick-off #4thekids April 3: Go Blue! Wear …
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March 23, 2017
It’s important to talk to kids about underage drinking before spring break
Parents, Teachers: Play It Safe During Spring Break. Talk About Underage Drinking Before the Party Starts 03/23/2017 For many high school and college …
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March 28, 2017
Five Gifts Athletes Need From Coaches
A great read from Tim Elmore FIVE GIFTS ATHLETES NEED FROM COACHES Recently, I had the opportunity to share with the NACDA (National …