18 Oct Keeping Students Safe At School – An Interview With Officer Barker
When you send your student to school, who is looking after their safety? It’s not uncommon to see uniformed officers…
Parenting a Teen
04 Oct The Consequences of Underage Drinking
There are new stories in the media almost every day about minors finding themselves in situations where alcohol is readily…
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…
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…
08 Aug Back to School Stress
How-to help your teen transition from Summer to school-work Parents celebrate and kids groan when binders and backpacks begin to…
02 Aug Emylee’s Story
Emylee’s life was taken because of someone else’s choice to drink and drive. Her death was preventable and serves as…
15 Jul Tabitha’s Story
“Before the accident, Tabitha had graduated high school. She was going to college to be a veterinarian. She was the…
09 Jul Dog Days of Summer as Told by Dogs
Prevent teen substance abuse with alternative summer activities We are about to enter the Dog Days of Summer. The hottest…
03 Jul The Freedom to Make Safe Choices
Ways to avoid Fourth of July fatalities this holiday Independence day is here. Sparklers sizzle in the air, flags wave…
28 Jun Teen Vaping Epidemic
A new generation of nicotine addicts find vaping accessible and potent For a brief moment in history, smoking was uncool….
