How a quiet Wisconsin high school senior used her art to connect with her classmates. "That longing for connection is a common high school lament. But what is really interesting is that Schafer didn't blame her peers. She didn't sulk. Instead, she took it upon herself to reconnect in a most unusual way." (CBSNEWS): Click here for the article. Click here for featured curriculum.
"Children look forward to the summer months, when a break from school gives them a chance to enjoy the outdoors, travel and relax with friends and family. However, it’s important to ensure that children stay safe while they’re having fun in the sun." (Johns Hopkins Medicine): Click here for the article. Click here for featured curriculum.
"According to the most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), a national survey of high school students, by the end of high school 30% have had sex" (Harvard Health): Click here for the article. Click here for featured curriculum.
"Children and teenagers of any age who sip or taste alcohol with their parents’ permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking in young adulthood." (The Conversation): Click here for the article. Click here for featured curriculum.
"Teenage drivers were eight times more likely to have a crash or a near-crash during the first three months after getting a driver’s license, compared with the previous three months on a learner’s permit, the study found." (NIH): Click here for the article. Click here for featured curriculum.
"Whether you are a parent to an elementary-age child, a tweener ages 8 to 12, or a teenager, practicing two skills can help both you and your child: validation and coping." (Harvard Health): Click here for the article. Click here for featured curriculum.
