Summer means more freedom for youth, which can lead to an increase in experimentation with tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. Parents are the strongest influence in their child's life. We hope that the tips linked below from the Safe & Healthy Homewood Coalition will help you and your family enjoy a safe and healthy summer!

Let the Summer Fun Begin!

List 10 things you are grateful for as you finish up this year. We are grateful we have had the opportunity to get to know all of our amazing students this year and we wish only the best for them moving forward!

 “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?”

Draw a picture of your mental vacation. Where can go in your brain when you feel nervous, anxious, or worried?

Don’t forget to sleep! Getting enough sleep helps you grow and develop normally, pay attention throughout the day, and maintain overall health. For teens, this means about 8-10 hours each night.

“Surround yourself with people who will lift you higher.”

Help organize an area of your home.

Focus on your strengths. Take some time to think about what you’re good at and ways to do more of those things. By focusing on and building your strengths, you can keep your stressors in perspective.

“If you cannot do great things, you can do small things in a great way.”

List 7 things you can do to make the world a better place.