Alcohol Can Rewire The Teenage Brain

Pulaski High School Students took the Youth Risk Behavior Survey in January.  The results from that survey show that 33% of PHS students reported having at least 1 drink in the 30 days prior to the survey, and 15% of PHS students reported binge drinking (5 or more drinks) in the 30 days prior to the survey.

Alcohol use presents a number of risks, especially for the still developing teenage brain.  Read this article to understand the consequences.

Raising Drug Free Families - Why Drug Testing Works

This article has excellent information to help your child resist peer pressure to use drugs and alcohol.

Getting Smart About Teen Medicine Abuse

                 Watch this three minute video to learn more about a common medicine that                       more and more teens are turning to.

Three Friends, One Odd Girl Out

http://time.com/4185741/three-friends-one-odd-girl-out-cracking-the-girl-threesome/

Toxic Relationships?

Are you in a toxic relationship?  Here is a short video guide to help you determine if your relationship is toxic, and if so, what you can do for yourself.

Being Friends with Someone Different from You.

A short video about maintaining a friendship with someone who is your opposite. 

Some suggestions for helping your daughter deal with mean girls.

http://pintsizedtreasures.com/how-to-help-your-daughter-deal-with-mean-girls/

A (Video) Guide to Maintaining Friendships

Some suggestions for when you and your friend face changes, such as moving away.

Starting a Meditation Practice

Show Yourself A Little Self Love This Valentine's Day through Meditation!

Is the thought of meditation or mindfulness intimidating to you?  Check out a great free app called Insight Timer.  Not only does it have guided meditations (a great way for you to start your practice), it also shows you who is meditating in your city and better yet, who is meditating around the world the same time as you!  Meditation helps with sleep, more consistent energy, stress reduction and more!  It is a great way to slow your mind down and give your brain a break during the day.  See more benefits meditation below.

Graditude is a "Game-Changer."

Click on this link for a great article on the power of gratitude.