Tag Archives: high school

Your teen just finished their first day of grade 9!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Does it ever feel like your talking to yourself when your trying to have a conversation with your teen?? “You finished your first day of grade 9! Tell me all about it.”

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Teenage Wasteland

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

This is the last post in a three-part series about substance use and misuse in the teen years. Teenage Wasteland might be a memorable song lyric by The Who…but teens getting wasted – is it really no big deal or should … Continue reading →

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Chewing Tobacco: Candy Coating Addiction

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Smokeless tobacco (aka chew, snuff, plug, dip, etc.) is no longer just the stuff of pro baseball players and cowboys. Recent Canadian research has shown that half of those who used chew tobacco in the past month were under 25 years … Continue reading →

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Starting High School

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Starting high school is one of life’s big transitions and naturally it comes with its share of excitement and nerves. What are kids worried about when starting high school?  We asked this question to grade 8 students and this is … Continue reading →

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I’m scared

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Starting high school is stressful for both parents and teens: below is an honest look at how one mother is feeling. Also read our blog giving some ideas for how to support your teen. My baby girl is off to high school this … Continue reading →

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