Understanding the Teen Brain
Available now at the web site of the Partnership for a Drug Free America, www.drugfree.org/teenbrain, “A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain” brings to life research showing that the brain is not fully developed until about age 25. With video, humorous interactive segments, role-playing and advice from experts, parents learn that ongoing brain development contributes to the vexing teen behaviors that confound and often put parents off - impulsiveness, rebellion, high emotions, questionable judgment and risk-taking. The resource also includes tips to help parents establish (or re-create) the parent-teen relationship so essential to guiding teens through any one of the number of challenges they face, alcohol and drug temptations included. Check it out!
Summer Camps for Parents and Kids!
Supporting School Success
For parents and/or guardians of K—3rd Graders
July 28—August 1
9:30am– 11:30am
AND
Guiding Good Choices
For parents and/or guardians of 4th—8th Graders
August 4 – 8
9:30am– 11:30am
St. Michael’s School, Brattleboro
FREE childcare, snacks and parent resources!
Participants who complete each course receive a $65 stipend.
Contact 257.2175 or bapcprogram@yahoo.com to register.
For more information on either of these parent education programs, click here.
Keep Your Children Safe
Get information you need about alcohol and Vermont laws to keep your teens safe in our Parents’ Guide to Graduation, Proms and Parties.
Pledge to protect your child and others’ children by reviewing this Family Pledge and signing it with your child.
Question the Message
For Teens
Be In Control Of What Goes Into Your Head!
The alcohol industry claims their products are only for adults who can drink them legally, yet they develop products that appeal to you and they target their media to you, including product placement.
Don’t be fooled by the alcohol industry.
Think about it.
Talk about it.
Go to www.questionthemessage.com for facts and free stuff.
For Parents
Media has a great deal of influence in our lives, and especially for youth. You might be surprised how much they see, including the messages from alcohol companies that are common on TV and radio, online, in magazines and in grocery stores, convenience stores, and gas stations.
Parents, guardians and adults play a huge role in the lives of young people.
You are important role models who influence behavior by what you say and what you do.
You can educate yourself about the alcohol industry and the influence of alcohol advertising on your children by visiting www.questionthemessage.com.
Local Media Literacy Organizations/Resources
Visit these websites to find out more about media literacy programs and services in Windham County:
Know Media
Healthy Media Choices