One of the greatest aspects of becoming involved in fundraising during high school is that, from an early age, students learn the importance of helping others in need. Many North Shore high schools allow extracurricular student groups to take the reigns when it comes to fundraising. The students end up getting their peers involved and, […]
Nearly nine out of 10 adult smokers started before age 18. Their lifelong health will be impacted by a poor decision made as a child. How can parents help kids steer clear of smoking? Don’t preach or give a speech. Have honest, ongoing conversations about the dangers of tobacco and e-cigarettes. An estimated 4.6 million middle […]
Every college town has their specialties—restaurants that students favor for brunch, dinner, or that 2 a.m. slice of pizza. As my fellow college freshmen and I finished finals and came home for the summer, however, we couldn’t have been more excited to return to all of our favorite childhood spots. Everyone has their own list, […]
Parenting teenagers requires a delicate balance of giving kids increasing amounts of freedom and independence while still being hands-on enough to help them navigate the real world. That proposition is complicated, and even more so when it comes to teens and their technology. To help you navigate this tricky new terrain, we asked experts for […]
The stereotypes of difficult, defiant teenagers and their long-suffering parents are very pervasive in pop culture, but Dr. Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D., is on a mission to change the way people think about adolescence. As a renowned expert on psychology development during adolescence who has been in the field for 40 years and chairs the National […]
Although a hook up can be fun and exciting, the expectation to put physical closeness before emotional connection can make teen girls feel awkward, confused and vulnerable. In this second segment of our teen dating series, we talk with Beth Levine, JD LCSW LLC, a North Shore therapist who works with many teens, to […]
You might worry about your teenager drinking or smoking pot, but statistics show, you also need to worry about them misusing prescription drugs. The University of Michigan longitudinal study, “Monitoring the Future” surveys U.S. teens annually. In their 2011 report, they found that 15 percent of teens misused prescription drugs, with Vicodin and Adderall the […]
Your kids are back in school, and chances are money management is missing from the curriculum. If you’ve got a college-bound high school student, now is the time to teach financial responsibility.
Volunteers are needed to support teens and adults with developmental disabilities. The will engage in community-based vocational experiences, lifelong learning classes and social opportunities. Four days a week, participants restock, sort donations and assist patrons at the New Trier Township Food Pantry, as well as support the staffs at the Glencoe Public Library, the Winnetka […]
Looking to clean out your daughter’s closet and give back to the community at the same time? Green Glamour Clothing Swap, started by Lake Forest High School students Nina Demet, Grace Demet and Emily Lovell, is a gently used clothing swap for teens. In an effort to promote recycling, reusing and to bring awareness to the […]
