This might be a surprise to some parents, but the 2020 survey of 7th-12th graders found that over 80% of teens in Cortland County report they enjoy spending time with their mother or father!
Media images across time have played a role in constructing an “ideal image” for both men and women. While this image has changed across decades, there always is an often unrealistic ideal body image displayed in the media that many teens see on a daily basis. These images
Is your family bored, stuck inside, and social distancing this winter? Plan a Great British Baking Show party for your teen and/or the whole family for some friendly competition.
Since launching in September 2020, Upstream Parent and our expert partners have provided Cortland County parents with quite the range of health & wellness articles to help you manage the toughest topics with your teens. Here are some great articles you may have missed.
Unfortunately, due to COVID many teens this year won’t be able to visit college campuses in person to see if a particular schools lives up to their expectations. Luckily—many schools offer virtual tour options that can help give your teen an idea of what campus life might be like!
Since game play requires teams, Code Names, it is the perfect way to connect with your teen to work towards a common goal together (of course, by beating the opposing team). The highs and lows of this game are stark, which adds to the excitement—when you guess correctly it
Thanksgiving may look different for many families in Cortland County this year, with restrictions on gatherings and between state travel preventing many of us from celebrating lifelong family traditions. This break in tradition can be upsetting and frustrating. Or maybe it
You might be struggling to communicate with your kids or handle conflict at home more now than in the past. It’s important to know that you have accessible resources at your disposal to help you tackle these issues head on.
Calling all Cortland County parents of 7th-12th graders! Upstream Parent, a Cortland Area Communities That Care project, is spearheading an initiative to help reduce underage drinking and promote teen health and wellness in Cortland County, but we need your help! According