Top 3 Ways to Prevent Cortland County Teens from Accessing Alcohol at Home
Here are some tips that parents can use to limit alcohol access to teens in our community:
Mindfulness Meditation Tips for Parents and Teens
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
Is It a Phase? Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Youth
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
Cookin’ with the Kids: The Great British Baking Show
Is your family bored, stuck inside, and social distancing this winter? Plan a Great British Baking Show party for your teen and/or the whole family for some friendly competition.
Are you the Parent of a Cortland County Teen? Here Are 5 Upstream Parent Articles You Might Have Missed in 2020
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.
Is Your Teen Unable to Visit College Campuses in Person? Check Out This List of 12 Virtual Campus Tours!
Unfortunately, due to COVID many teens this year won’t be able to visit college campuses in person to see if a particular schools lives up to their expectations. Luckily—many schools offer virtual tour options that can help give your teen an idea of what campus life might be like!
4 Tips for Cortland County Parents on Setting Rules About Teen Alcohol Use
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
Board Game Review: Code Names
Since game play requires teams, Code Names, it is the perfect way to connect with your teen to work towards a common goal together (of course, by beating the opposing team). The highs and lows of this game are stark, which adds to the excitement—when you guess correctly it
Wondering How We Surveyed Cortland County Teens During Covid-19?
Collecting data in a community can be difficult even in the most optimal circumstances. Add in restrictions on gathering sizes, business closures, and hybrid learning in schools and it makes it seemingly impossible! Since early this summer, our Executive Director and I have
How to Make Your Teen’s Health a Priority This Holiday Season!
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
