Bridge the gapp (youth)
Bridge the gapp (youth)
Mental health resources for teens
Teens
Injury Prevention (General)
Injury Prevention (General)
Staying safe on ATVs, bikes, in extreme heat and more
Focus on health – not weight
Focus on health – not weight
Healthy living tips regardless of body weight, shape, and size
Sleep habits
Sleep habits
Help your teen get into a regular sleep routine
Talking to your teen about cannabis
Talking to your teen about cannabis
Talking to your teen about cannabis can help them make good choices. It’s important to start these talks early to keep them healthy and safe. Why Talk About Cannabis? Cannabis can affect a teen’s brain. It’s important to talk about it because your teen might: Why Teens Use Cannabis Tips for Talking About Cannabis Key … Continued
Smoking and youth
Smoking and youth
Quitting smoking If you are a smoke-free youth, you’ve made an excellent choice for your health, along with many other young people in Newfoundland and Labrador! If you smoke or use other forms of tobacco, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health (and your wallet!) You may need support to quit … Continued
Sexual health (13-18)
Sexual health (13-18)
When it comes to a teen’s sexual health, it is not just about their physical well-being. It is also about their emotions and social life. It is important that they feel comfortable making decisions about sex and sexuality. It is also important for teens to understand how to build and maintain healthy relationships. As teens … Continued
Parenting
Parenting
When your child becomes a teenager, your parenting role shifts. Your child is discovering their identity and who they want to be. Independence and privacy become important as well as a growing interest in friends. The days that you were the sole rule maker may become a thing of the past as you find yourself … Continued
Teen health
Teen health
The adolescent or teenage years are a unique stage of human development. The physical changes of puberty begin the process while the social-emotional development continues throughout adolescence into the early adult years. Understanding Adolescent Development The teenage brain reaches adult size in early adolescence, but it continues to develop until early adulthood. The brain undergoes changes that … Continued