Spring 2025 Updates

In this video segment, Lisa shares guidance with parents on how to talk with teens about the impacts of substance misuse.

In her recent Belmont Voice “Ask Lisa” column, Lisa addresses the importance of teaching young people how to set boundaries, even with friends they care about.

In this video segment, Lisa explains what parents need to know about teen dating and shares tips for talking with their kids.

In this “Ask Lisa” column, Lisa shares advice on helping young people with constant social media comparisons.

In this video segment, Lisa sheds light on the mental health impacts that teens experience, when they do not get enough sleep.

2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS): Belmont students in grades 7 through 12 will take the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) at the end of the month. For more information on the Survey, read BWC’s latest tip sheet. And in this video, Lisa provides helpful information so that parents can better understand the survey and its impacts on planning community-wide prevention initiatives.

Teens and AI Safety:  Learn about teens and AI in this helpful video.

Winter 2025 Updates

Building Youth Resilience: Learn more about building resilience in youth here.

Read three new “Ask Lisa” columns in the Belmont Voice:
– Keeping Up with Kids in College
– Parenting and Legal Weed at Home
– Parenting with a Chronic Illness

Teens and Cannabis:  Learn about teens and cannabis use here.

Internet Safety and Youth: Learning about internet safety and youth here.

High Intensity Drinking: Click here to see our recent video segment which explains High Intensity Drinking.

BWC is excited to share its most recent newsletter!  Please read to learn all that we have been up to!

Please check out our updated Tip Sheet on the importance of youth having Trusted Adults in their lives. And – for even more information on Trusted Adults, check out this slide deck.

 

Fall 2024 Updates

Click here to read Lisa’s latest “Ask Lisa” column in the Belmont Voice

BWC meeting minutes: December 2nd, 2024: Agenda | Minutes

Click here to see our recent video on Fentanyl

Click here to see our recent video on Hate Speech

Click here to see our recent video segment on Doomscrolling

BWC meeting minutes: October 7th, 2024: Agenda | Minutes

Click here to see our latest video segment on Rohypnol

Click here to read Lisa’s latest “Ask Lisa” column in the Belmont Voice

Click here to look at our latest tip sheet on Doomscrolling

Click here to see our latest video segment on Fire Safety

 

 

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