Listen to the suggestions from our veteran students on how to succeed & thrive
“It took me until well into second semester before I started to fell confident that I could keep up …Read More
Five-minute videos help understand teen mental health
The Child Mind Institute, a well-respected national organization serving youth and families, has created a series of videos on a …Read More
Help Students Learn the Skills to Thrive
Learn how you can help at home so that your teen develops essential skills that will allow them to thrive in career and life.Read More
We drastically underestimate the importance of brain breaks
Practice makes perfect. To become ambidextrous in basketball, dribble with your left hand, switch to your right, and repeat the …Read More
CDC offering information to help families understand and prevent cigarette & vaping use
Find the illustrated, brief, and easy-to-use materials on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website.
Try these student-friendly primers for mental health discussions
Data tells us that nationwide half of kids look up information on the internet about anxiety, stress, and depression. And …Read More
How to Support Your Teen with College Admissions
College admissions is a stressful process for everyone involved, especially our students. Amy Mezulis, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist …Read More
Working with you & latest science, we can strengthen our teens for the challenges they face
You likely heard the tragic news of a student death last week at Odle Middle School. We want to bring …Read More
Recommended book & website resources for families
We rely heavily on the most recent science and recommendations from well-regarded experts to develop the Principal Conversation, newsletter and …Read More
Are phones a healthy distraction?
Watch YES counselor Chelsea Gibson explain how using phones or social media as a distraction (a coping skill learned in …Read More