Supporting the Physical & Academic Success of our Youth

Supporting the Physical and Academic Success of our Youth: Protective Factors, Underage Drinking and the Role of Social Media

featuring Nick Thompson, host of the Perspective for Parents podcast

Tentative topics

• Risk and protective factors
• The importance of parents and trusted adults in the lives of young adults
• Awareness of underage drinking use
• Cognitive and physical implications of underage alcohol use (brain science)
• The importance of modeling the behavior you hope to achieve
• The impact of social/digital media impact on teen decisions and wellbeing (stress, anxiety, and depression)
• Resources and tools that parents and trusted adults can leverage to create stronger connections and conversations with teenagers in their lives

Register Here

Registration is required and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dinner will be provided.

This event is a part of our Parent & Trusted Adult Series and is intended for:

• Parents, grandparents, and guardians
• Teachers, school administrators, and school staff
• Other professionals, mentors, volunteers, and community members who care about young people

For more information, please contact Bridget Beatty, [email protected] • (303) 468-6862

Sponsored by:

St. Andrew Wellbeing Initiative, Douglas County Healthy Youth Coalition, and Denver Springs