Parkland Parent Resource Center
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This page is intended to share current teen trends with our parents! Please be sure to check in as we get updated information!
Vaping Awareness
- Vaping Parent Tip Sheet (English)
- Vaping Parent Tip Sheet (Spanish)
- CNN Article/Video
- NBC News Article
- Illinois Department of Health Vaping Alert
- CDC Vaping Information
- With the Jury Out on Vaping, Clinicians Pause to Identify the Cons of E-Cigarettes
Mental Health Awareness
- A Teachable Moment: Using 13 Reasons Why to Initiate a Helpful Conversation about Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
- For Families of Teens at Suicide Risk, ‘13 Reasons’ Raises Concerns
Drug/Alcohol Awareness
- DRINKING LEAN: COUGH SYRUP ADDICTION & ABUSE
- Teen Vaping: What You Should Know
- 'Dripping' may be a new, dangerous trend for teens who vape
- Heard of ‘Coco Loko’ yet? What you need to know
- How To Talk About Cannabis Use: A Guide for Parents and Health Providers
Summertime Safety Tip
- Tips to Help Teens Navigate Summer Safely
- Essential Summer Safety Tips for Teens You Cannot Ignore
- Ten Tips to Keep Your Teens Summer-Safe
Social Media
- The Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Social Media - penned by a tech-savvy teen
- Tips Toward a Safe and Positive Social Media Experience
- 16 Apps and Websites Kids Are Heading to After Facebook
- Be a Role Model for Your Kids: Find a Healthy Balance With Media and Tech
- 9 Social Media Red Flags Parents Should Know About
- Photo Sharing Pictograph
- Tide Pod Challenge
- Social Media Addiction
- Parent Social Media Update Video for April 2018
- Webwatcher: https://webwatcher.com/
- My Mobile Watchdog: https://www.mymobilewatchdog.com/
- Norton: https://family.norton.com/web/
- What's a "Finsta"?:http://www.bewebsmart.com/social-media/instagram-social-media/what-is-a-finsta/
- Tik Tok: What Parents Need to Know
- Internet Safety
- Children and Screen Time: How much is Too Much?
- Snapchat Reporting Quick Guide
General Information