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Summer Safety
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 5/21/2023Message from the Safe & Healthy Homewood Collaborative:
Youth and parents alike countdown the days until summer break. Many young people look forward to more freedom during the summer months, but that freedom can lead to an increase in experimentation with tobacco, alcohol or other drugs. You are the strongest influence in your child's life. Use your influence to help your child enjoy a safe and healthy summer.
For tips to a safe and healthy summer, click here.
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Relaxation for Teens
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 5/8/2023As we enter into the last weeks of our school year, many of our teens may feel overwhelmed by final exams, end-of-year activities, and preparing for the summer. Encourage your teen to try relaxation techniques that help them calm down when they are feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
Helping your teen build healthy coping skills is one way you can protect them from alcohol and other drug use. Many teens turn to substances to escape feelings of stress and anxiety.For more information and tips from the Safe & Healthy Homewood Collaborative, click here.
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Synthetic THC
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 5/1/2023What is synthetic THC? What are the risks? Why should you be concerned? What can parents do? Click here for more information from the Safe & Healthy Homewood Collaborative.
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Youth Marijuana Use
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 4/17/2023Did you know that addiction is considered a pediatrically acquired disorder? In fact, 90% of adults that struggle with addiction began using before the age of 18. Click here for more information from the Safe & Healthy Homewood Collaborative regarding understanding the risks associated with youth marijuana use.
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2023-2024 HMS Peer Helpers
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 4/7/2023 4:00:00 PMCongratulations to the 2023-2024 HMS Peer Helpers!
7th Grade
Ella Ayers
Sylvia Beasley
Dottie Bennett
Thomas DeLawrence
Bennett DeMoss
Mally Drouet
Vivi Evans
Elizabeth Finney
Sam Hardison
Nahomy Hernandez
Claire Johnson
Andrew Knight
Mary Logue Malki
Kate Maple
Wells Mason
Embry McGarrah
Caroline Middleton
Leah Cate Moore
Mallie Murray
Ashlynn Reed
Willa Sheehan
Lily Thompson
Bibb Wahl
Grant York
8th Grade
Maggie Bailey
Brady Cavin
Jack Crabtree
Asa Duncan
Iris Gibson
Luke Gillis
Katie Goodwin
Nora Green
Mary Lee Guice
Bekah Hamby
Annie Holmes
Eva Jeffries
Micah Jones
Eli Malki
Benj Moncrief
Grey Mullins
Eliza Murrill
Kathryn Peterson
Jane Serotsky
Jane Siegel
Margot Smith
Molly Tate
Raylee Tate
Van Taylor
Addison Tew
Cannon Vail
Lucy Wallace
Harper Warren
Charlotte Waters
Lois Anne Winslett
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Safe & Healthy Spring Break
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 3/22/2023Whether your family stays home or travels this Spring Break, making it a safe and fun time is important for all. No matter what your family plans are for this coming week, click here for some tips for keeping your child safe and healthy at home or traveling.
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Parent Program Recordings
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 3/20/2023The Safe and Healthy Homewood Collaborative is excited to offer educational programs throughout the school year addressing topics relevant to parents of children of all ages. If you were unable to join/attend any of the programming, they have program recordings and presentations available online. Please click here to access the parent program website.
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Parent Program
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 3/11/2023Our friends at Addiction Prevention Coalition in Birmingham are hosting a free webinar, "Understanding Teen Gaming and Tech Addiction" on Thursday, March 16th, at 10:00 am. All Homewood parents are invited to attend. For more information and to register for this webinar, click here.
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National School Social Work Week
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 3/6/2023March 5th-11th is National School Social Work Week, which gives Homewood City Schools an opportunity to celebrate our Student Assistance Counselors! Please click here for more information.
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Parent Program
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 2/28/2023Did you know the prevalence of eating disorders more than doubled worldwide from 2000-2018? That is a startling increase.
Experts agree that many factors contribute to the development of eating disorders, but the influence of media seems to be at the top of everyone’s list. So how parents help our children manage the unrealistic images and harmful messages they are exposed to through media?Join the Safe & Healthy Homewood Collaborative for a special parent education program online this Thursday, March 2nd. The program is designed to help parents know healthy ways to talk to children about food, exercise, and their body. Remember, parents have more influence over their children than friends, music, media, and celebrities.
For more information, please click here.