On April 1st, youth from around the country, and right here in Cortland, will speak up against Big Tobacco in recognition of Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action (formerly Kick Butts Day). The initiative not only empowers students to say no to tobacco and e-cigarettes,
According to the 2020 Cortland County Youth Survey, 40.4% of Cortland County 7th-12th graders report they are more anxious than usual due to COVID-19. Just because we are moving towards overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic does not mean that COVID-19 related anxiety and stress
It’s one of the more common questions I hear from parents when their children come out to them as lesbian, bisexual, or gay. It’s also a common concern when children and teens express that they’re unsure of their identity and want to explore different labels until they find
Since launching in September 2020, Upstream Parent and our expert partners have provided Cortland County parents with quite the range of health & wellness articles to help you manage the toughest topics with your teens. Here are some great articles you may have missed.
A number one way parents can prevent their teen from drinking alcohol is setting clear family rules about alcohol use. In fact, according to the 2019 youth survey data, 85% of Cortland County 7th-12th graders reported that their family has clear rules about alcohol use.1
The stress of last-minute shopping. Planning holiday meals. That daunting date on your calendar: December 25th. Preventing your teen from drinking alcohol during the holiday season is probably the last thing on your mind right now. But did you know that the months teens are
You might be struggling to communicate with your kids or handle conflict at home more now than in the past. It’s important to know that you have accessible resources at your disposal to help you tackle these issues head on.
Calling all Cortland County parents of 7th-12th graders! Upstream Parent, a Cortland Area Communities That Care project, is spearheading an initiative to help reduce underage drinking and promote teen health and wellness in Cortland County, but we need your help! According