Month: May 2021

Health & Wellness

Hosting a Safe Summer Party for Your Teen

ByMargaret BroderickMay 31, 2021

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

Teen Insights

Youth Survey Shows Parent’s Role in Cortland County Teen Drinking

ByMargaret BroderickMay 25, 2021

I want to start this article off by sharing two conclusions we can make from the 2020 Cortland County youth survey of over 1,800 7th-12th grade students: Most teens (86%) report their family has clear rules about alcohol use Most teens (89%) DO NOT report accessing alcohol

Positive Parenting

3 Ways to Connect with Your Teen Outdoors

ByCortland Area Communities That CaresMay 18, 2021

This might be a surprise to some parents, but the 2020 survey of 7th-12th graders found that over 80% of teens in Cortland County report they enjoy spending time with their mother or father!

Health & Wellness

A Short Guide to Talking About Pregnancy Prevention and Birth Control with Teens

ByNikole HurlbertMay 11, 2021

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

Health & Wellness

Talking to Teens About Alcohol and Marijuana

ByMargaret BroderickMay 3, 2021

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.