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PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:

"Parents face no greater challenge - and have no greater opportunity - then to guide their children through the teen years so they grow to enjoy productive, happy, and responsible adult lives." Foster Cline, M.D.

This page is dedicated to you and your quest to be wonderful parents/guardians to your teenage children. I hope that you find the web sites on this page to be a valuable resource for you. Please let me know if you would like me to add any topics to this site.

Last Updated: December 5th, 2008

Announcements:

Iris Beckwith from ConnectED4safety - Presentation on Parenting and Education Teens in a Digital Age - Wednesday February 4th at 7:15 click here for more information
In school assembly for 9th & 10th on February 2nd and for 11th & 12th on Wednesday February 3rd

Dr. Karen Swartz and the ADAP team are offering an “Evening for Parents” on Adolescent Depression & Mood Disorders on Tuesday evening, February 10th, at 7pm.  This presentation will be hosted at NCS (Hearst Auditorium), but is for parents from all area schools,

Upper School Assembly October 2008- Safe Haven Project Inc. - promoting awareness and education about living with HIV/AIDS

Conversations That Count Symposium for 11th graders and their parents/guardians- This will be an interactive discusssion with 11th grade students and parents about "What Drives Healthy Decisions"- November 12th from 7pm - 9pm

NEW Parent Education Seminars through MCPS: The Parent Acadamy

Click here to read a great parenting newsletter by Annie Fox

Substance Abuse Information

• The dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse - pamphlet for parents
• Article: What Teens Are Hearing About Drugs
• College Drinking and How to Change the Culture
• Prom Tips
• Presentation: Preparing for the Years Ahead - A Parent's Tool Kit for the Social Scene
  December 7th @ 7:15pm in Yarnall Lobby - Click Here For The Notes
• Important Parenting Tips About the Teen years
• SSFS Joins The Community of Concern
• What you and your child needs to know
• Article: Household Medicine Abused by the Young
  • What every parent needs to know about cough medicine abuse
• Article: Underage Kids Don't Go Far to Get Alcohol
• **Test your knowledge about the dangers of marijuana
• Local substance abuse treatment centers
• Tips for Parents of new teen drivers and facts about drugs and driving
• Press Release to kick off Project Prom/Graduation

9th Grade Health and Wellness Class

• Syllabus for 2008-2009
• Click here to view the lesson plans for the Sex Education Unit starting in April

Teen Driving

• Prom Tips
• 11 Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers
• Develop a Safety Contract With your New Teen Driver
• Teen Driving Foundation - Educate, Prepare, Prevent

Coping With Grief and Loss

• Grief Tips
• Helping Others Cope With Grief
• Reactions to Trauma: Suggestions for Teens
• Grief articles and information for children, teens, and adults

Parenting Tips About Teenage Dating

• Parenting teen issues including peer pressure, sexuality, and drug use
• Family Education for children (9-13) and teens (14-18)

How to talk to your teen about sex

• People Magazine article about Teens and Sex
• Learn ways to communicate with your teen
• Learn more from The Sexuality Information and Education Council
• Information for parents and teens
• Great resources from Advocates for Youth

Internet Safety and Computer Game Addiction

• Internet technology safety for teens - Iris Beckwith
• Cyber Safety Resources from Annie Fox Newsletter
• Washington Post Article January 17th, 2006: Teens Bold Blogs Alarm Area Schools
• Resources for keeping your kids safe online
• Notes from Rachel Simmons Parent Night on Cyber Bullying December 12th 2005
• Staying Cyber Savvy with Detective Donald Cox ***Click Here for Slides from Don Cox's presentation
• Internet Safety
• Computer Game Addiction
• Article From The Washington Post Oct. 5th, 2004 - Addicted Gamers, Losing Their Way
• Helping Your Kids Learn How to Use the Internet Safely

Parenting and Youth Classes and Groups

• Social Skills Group Through Expressive Therapy Center
• Parent Groups on Anger Management, How to Raise a Successful Teenager and more!!!
• Parenting Classes through Parent Encouragement Program (PEP)
• Support Groups for Parents of teens with ADHD
• Social Skills Group for Teens
• THE NOTES FROM - Helping your Child Stay Healthy and Safe During the Prom and Summer Season
• Bethesda Youth Services
• "Coffee House" series with Dr. Kay Abrahms (Tip of the week is attached)

Find Out More About Teen Issues

• Self Injury
• Suicide Rates Among Teen Girls Spike Dramatically
• Teens Cell Phone Talking at Night Can be Tiring...
• Helping Your Child Succeed in School - Free Publication
• What you and your children need to know
• Click here for ideas on how to manage test anxiety
• Parenting
• Divorce and separation
• Resources on Teen and Family Issues
• Eating Disorders
• Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
• ADHD and ADD Resources and Information

For Parents of College Bound Seniors

• College Drinking and How to Change the Culture
• Is your teen prepared for college life?
• PEP Class - Thriving with Teens
• Empty nest syndrome: How will it affect you?

How to Handle War

• Coping with war for Adults
• Coping with war for Children
• 10 Tips For Parents of Teens in a Time of War
• 9/11 Anniversary Resources