by Susan Parmelee | Aug 12, 2021 | Acts of Kindness, Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens, The Things Kids Do
The Wellness & Prevention Center has been supporting families as they return back to school for five years, and there are some common concerns that we hear from teens, families, and educators each year. I have been in touch with administrators at our middle and...
by Susan Parmelee | Jul 14, 2021 | Drug Awareness, Drug Prevention, Healthy Habits, Raising Teens, Signs of Drug Use
A recent study published in the Journal of American Public Health reports that 67.7% of youth surveyed reported decreasing or quitting e-cigarette use during the COVID-19 pandemic. This promising trend comes only two years after the US Surgeon General declared youth...
by Susan Parmelee | Jun 17, 2021 | Healthy Habits, Raising Teens
On June 3rd, I had the honor of awarding high school diplomas to the students in the class of 2021 – in person and in front of their loved ones. I was particularly thankful to hold a traditional graduation ceremony for this group of teens who spent the last 15...
by Susan Parmelee | May 20, 2021 | Mental Health, Raising Teens, Uncategorized
You might notice that there are a lot of green ribbons during the month of May. May was designated Mental Health Awareness Month by Mental Health America in 1949, to bring attention to the 18.1% of Americans who experience the diseases of mental health. The majority...
by Susan Parmelee | Apr 14, 2021 | Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens, Uncategorized
Last month, I wrote about a few of the outstanding youth leaders in South Orange County. While profiling these youth, I took time to reflect on the qualities these youth have that help them follow their passions and make a difference in their communities. And even...
