20 Sep The Power of Communication – Advice from Middle School Counselor Brian Vega
Have you ever had a conversation that changed your life or at least your day? Brian Vega, Counselor at Hickory…
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06 Sep Advice from a school counselor
One school counselor shares her advice for parents of teenagers Did you know that school counselors are certified/licensed educators with…
24 Apr Walking through the COVID-19 pandemic: Healthy coping mechanisms for parents and students
Managing grief and stress during an uncertain time.
28 Aug The Dangers of Teen Vaping: This Free Guide Explains What You Need To Know
A new generation of nicotine addicts have easy access to vaping—and they don’t know the risks. Introduction by Ciera, a…
18 Aug Facing fears: Back to school and COVID-19
We’re fast approaching the start of another school year. Like everything else in the light of COVID-19, there is a…
29 Jun Opioids: What you need to know
A comprehensive look at opioid misuse, dangers, and strategies for lowering overdose deaths in the United States.
11 May The Basics of Childhood Mental Disorders
Part 1 of a 3-part series on child and adolescent mental health.
01 May A Parent’s Guide to Depression in Teenagers
If you’re a parent, you might occasionally be stressed about some of your teen’s behaviors. Maybe they sleep in too…
11 Apr 8 Myths about Underage Drinking, Busted
When it comes to tough topics like teenage drinking, parenting advice seems to come from everywhere—other parents, magazines, message boards….
22 Nov Spot the Vape
In a recent Today segment titled “Students are Hiding Vaping Devices in Plain Sight,” members of the Today Show tested…
11 Nov Be There and Be Open – Advice from Middle School Counselor Larones Nelson-Bell
Larones Nelson-Bell is a middle school counselor at New Madrid County Central Middle School. As a middle school counselor, she…