Is My Teen Drinking? Here’s What Parents Can Look For
Most teens in Cortland County aren't drinking alcohol, however, as parents it's important to keep an eye out for key warning signs of alcohol use.
Category: Health & Wellness
A How-to Guide for Safety Planning with Teens
No matter what the scenario, we hope that our teenagers are equipped with the knowledge and tools to handle or remove themselves from a potentially dangerous situation. However, we have no way of knowing how they will respond if it is a situation that they have never
Vaping in Cortland County Junior High Students Looks Different This Year
Promising trends in youth vaping for 2020! After reported vaping for Cortland County 7th-12th graders more than doubled from 2017 to 2018—even taking over alcohol in 2018 as the most commonly used substance by youth in Cortland County—we have since seen a steady decline in
Talking to Your Teen about Partying Before They Go to College
So, your son or daughter has been accepted to college and is rocketing their way into adulthood and independence – time flies, huh? The newfound independence that your kid will have at college is something that they are surely elated over, much to your quiet concern. I mean,
Explaining Binge Drinking to Older Teens
While most 11th and 12th graders in Cortland County are not binge drinking (or drinking at all!) educating teens in this age group prior to graduating, and before they may start binge drinking, can arm them with the tools they need to understand what it actually means to
Incoming Freshman: Be Healthy and Well (at TC3)!
Your son or daughter is making the decision that is right for them and going to TC3, or TC for short, and I for one could not be happier for you all! TC is a college that gives young adults from all over (seriously, we even have international students!) amazing experiences –
Hosting a Safe Summer Party for Your Teen
Research has found that teens are most likely to use alcohol, or other drugs, for the first time in the months of June and July.1 We also know from our yearly survey of over 1,800 Cortland County 7th-12th graders that the most common places teens report drinking are at their
A Short Guide to Talking About Pregnancy Prevention and Birth Control with Teens
According to the 2020 Youth Survey of over 1,800 Cortland County 7th-12th graders, 32% of Cortland County teens report they need more information on sexual health. It’s never too early to educate your teen when it comes to birth control, condoms, STD prevention, and
Talking to Teens About Alcohol and Marijuana
As with any substance that’s legal for adult use, such as alcohol or tobacco products, parents should continue to be a reliable source of information about cannabis for their teens.
Is it a Phase? Supporting Transgender Youth
Letting your child explore their gender identity and gender expression is a beautiful way to show support and build trust.
