Medway T.H.R.I.V.E.

Medway T.H.R.I.V.E. (Tools for Health, Resiliency, Inclusiveness, Vitality and Empowerment) is a committee dedicated to providing wellness related, family enrichment opportunities to the Medway community. T.H.R.I.V.E. is comprised of a cross sectional group of Medway Public School's administrators, teachers and staff, as well as numerous parent representatives.

Mental Health

Substance Use Prevention

Screen Time

Physical Health

Additional Parent Resources

Strength and fitness in teens may prevent disability – FitnessGram by The Cooper InstituteThere is no doubt that fitness is the key to better health and academic success in teenagers, but it may also predict health outcomes decades later. A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that muscular strength in teens may indicate their likelihood of disability later in life. Teens Needs Strong ...

How Does Screen Time Affect Kids' Brains?Researchers from the National Institutes of Health are studying how screen time is related to children's brain development. They've discovered children who average seven hours of screen time a day have a thinner cortex, although they don't know if that's caused by the screen time or something unrelated.

A Rise In Depression Among Teens And Young Adults Could Be Linked To Social Media UseA new study shows a rise in depression and stress among young people parallels the growth in smartphone and social media use.

Hold that textI am a big believer in working hard to teach my daughter and son, and myself, to continually be better planners. The less we rely on the phone as the escape route for changing plans, the more we work together to get our plans organized outside of school time. So I have really started to “HOLD THAT

How Much Privacy Should You Give Your Kids?They used to tell you everything. Now they slam their laptop shut when you walk into the room. What's a concerned parent to do?

Study links decline in teenagers’ happiness to smartphonesEvidence of the social media effect is all over the map, and researchers say there may be a 'sweet spot.'

Screen Time: The Impact on Kids and ParentingNew research explains the significant negative effects of excessive screen time.

How to Discuss Sexting with TeenagersA Mass General psychologist says parents should start the conversation about sexting rather than waiting for their teenager to bring it up.

How to Be a Strength-Based ParentBy focusing on our children's strengths, we can help them flourish—and stop being so critical and worried.

A Parent’s Guide to Dealing With FortniteUnderstanding the appeal of Fortnite and setting boundaries for healthy video game playing. How to keep kids from spending too much time on video games and manage disruptive behavior.

Social Media and Teen AnxietyHow parents can help their kids navigate the pressures of their digital lives — without pulling the plug on the positives

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