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…
High School // Underage Drinking
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…
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….
07 Jun Refreshing Summer Mocktails
Teens are hanging out by the pool, having fun, and feeling unrestricted by a school schedule. Commercials and pop culture…
14 Mar 3 Unique Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your Teen
St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner! This holiday, centered around the patron saint of Ireland, has many forms of…
12 Mar Spring Break: 5 ways to make the most of this week
After a long winter, spring is here. Your teens are ready to enjoy their spring break. This week is the…
01 Mar The Four Things You Need to Know About BAC
As a parent, you might have heard of BAC on the news early one morning as you got ready for…
31 Jan The Important Conversations: 3 topics to prevent drunk driving
You and your teen have had many conversations over the years. Sometimes your talks have been short reminders about what…
11 Jan 3 necessities for talking with your teen about stress
A new year brings a new start for many teens. It’s an exciting time to start new classes, reunite with…
20 Dec What word should you live by in 2019?
In my home growing up, after the ball dropped in New York City on New Year’s Eve, my family would…
13 Dec The 40 most influential hours for your teen driver
I’ll be the first to admit I wasn’t thrilled when 40 hours stood between me and my driver’s license. After…
06 Dec How is Stress Affecting your Teen?
December is one of the most stressful months of the year. With the biggest holidays of the season coming up,…