Casco Bay CANLife of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Life of a Student Athlete- Tip of the Week: Set goals for what you want to achieve in school and in your sport.
Make an action plan for how you will accomplish your goals. Keep meals healthy, drink enough water and electrolytes, get enough sleep at night and stay away from drugs and alcohol. Constantly keep goals in sight as part of your successful finish line.
Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe)
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip of the Week: Nicotine in one vaping pod is equivalent to the nicotine in one pack of cigarettes
Vaping marijuana or nicotine can cause respiratory problems and decrease aerobic capacity- it reduces athletic ability by interfering with lung function. It also causes shortness of breath 3 times more often than nonsmokers- nicotine narrows blood vessels and makes your heart work harder than it should.
American Lung Association: Vaping Conversation Guide
You can play a significant role in protecting your child from the dangers of vaping and nicotine dependence. Maintain an open line of communication with your kid, and use the tips and suggestions in the American Lung Association’s Vaping Conversation Guide as a framework for having a productive conversation. The guide contains tips for:
- Before You Talk
- While You’re Talking
- After You Talk
Click here to access the guide.
COVID-19: How Young People Use Digital Media to Manage Their Mental Health
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Life of a Student Athlete- Tip of the Week: Develop healthy habits early in life.
As a teenager it’s important to start healthy habits now that will keep you healthy later in life. Eat lean proteins, fruits and vegetables and some complex carbohydrates. For proper hydration, drink six to eight 12-ouce glasses of water a day. Exercise three to five days a weekand be sure to get 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Choose to be drug and alcohol-free.
Event Reminder for Tomorrow: Free Screening of LIKE at 6:30PM
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday March 16 @ 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT for a virtual screening and panel of LIKE a Documentary about the impact of social media on our lives.
Families & The Power of Listening
“We talk a lot about the power of words…teaching kids to put words to their feelings, modeling emotional literacy. But the flip side of talking—the critical flip side—is listening. What happens when you don’t feel heard?” Listen to this 18 minute podcast from Lynn Lyons, Psychotherapist, Anxiety and Children to learn more!
Talking with Teens About Alcohol and Other Drugs: 5 Conversation Goals
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a substance use prevention campaign, “Talk. They Hear You.” that helps parents and caregivers start talking to their children early about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. Read about the 5 conversation goals to have with your teens below.
Talking With Your Teen About Marijuana
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a substance use prevention campaign, “Talk. They Hear You” that helps parents and caregivers start talking to their children early about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. Click on the link below to read about talking with your teen about marijuana.
