Parent Resources for Student Health
Information about e-cigarettes - Juuls - All Parents should read!
As discovered in our survey, vaping has been growing quickly and might be the new health challenge for many kids. Here is an article about government intervention.
Here are a few resources for parents in areas of adolescent physical, mental and emotional health
Recommended Books
Blessing of the B- Minus - From Wendy Mogel, the author of Blessing of a Skinned Knee, this book is about how to survive and interact with your teen. She uses humor and Jewish wisdom to paint a picture.
Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World - This book by Rosalind Wiseman, the author of Queen Bees and Wannabees, is a great book for parents trying to understand their teenage boys.
Tangled: Guiding Teenage Girls through the Seven Transitions to Adulthood: This book describes the changes teenage girls go through and how parents can work with them. (LINK)
The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids - Though this book came out in 2008, it is still one of the most insightful books about the struggles of kids from affluence or who attend independent schools. (LINK)
Recent Articles
Child-Mind Institute - How Social Media Use Affects Teenagers - This article presents interesting information about the impact of social media on teenagers and ends with advice for parents. (LINK)
New York Times Article on Anxiety Amongst Teens - This very insightful article talks about a growing trend of anxiety amongst teenagers and gives some advice on how to address it. (LINK)
Have Smart Phones destroyed a Generation? - The Atlantic- This article discuss the authors concern about how teenagers have changed in the era of smart phones. There is a counter article that questions the conclusions, but the rise of social media has changed a great deal about how children are experiencing adolescents from previous generations. (LINK). (Counter-argument LINK)
The New Way to Prevent Anxiety in Kids - Time Magazine - This article discusses how anxiety is appearing earlier and earlier and how strategies such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and actions by parents can make a difference. LINK
Teenagers Embrace JUUL, Saying it is Discreet Enough to Vape in Class - This article is about a recent trend in the use of e-cigarettes and specific JUUL which looks like a USB Drive. LINK
New Ad Council Campaign Empowers Young Adults to 'Seize the Awkward' and Start the Conversation with Friends At Risk - "In a groundbreaking effort to empower teens and young adults to reach out to friends with mental health issues who may be at risk for suicide, the Ad Council has joined The Jed Foundation (JED), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and Droga5 to launch Seize the Awkward, a national public service campaign. LINK
Online Resources on Mindfulness and Health Topics
National Association of School Psychologists - This professional organization has lots of good resources about supporting students healthy lifestyle choices and advice for parents. I have shared the link to Resources for Prevention and Wellness Promotion
Child Mind Institute - This is a resource I turn to frequently to read articles about various topics related to adolescents. I have connected to the family resources section.
Angst Movie Resources - This film which we will share with faculty, students and parents in February has an excellent resource page that address issues of anxiety, depression, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, etc. (LINK)
Child Mind Institute Infographic on Teen Mental Health
Child Mind Institute Report on Smartphones and Social Media Use
Child Mind Institute - Teenage Supplement
Local Organizations and Resources
Renfrew Center - This organization specializes in the treatment of Eating Disorders. They have outpatient and inpatient services for students and their families.
The Ross Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders - This center specializes in helping students and families deal with anxiety and disorders that often present along with anxiety (depression, family struggles, and other relationship issues).
