Happy Summer! This blog will focus on summertime risks for teens and offer pointers on how to talk with your teens, party guidance and other tips. TEEN SUBSTANCE USE OVER SUMMER MONTHS Spike in Use. Summer is an exciting time for teens. Many can unplug the alarm clock and forget about tests and deadlines. With a break from the rigid structure of school, parental rules tend to loosen up and teenagers feel a profound sense of freedom. As temperatures in the summertime rise, ho

With final exams behind them and after spending extended amounts of “family time” during the holidays, teens will be itching to go out! A little extra parental vigilance will go a long way – as well saying “no” to situations about which you don’t feel comfortable. Principals from our high schools have emailed parents in the past about holiday celebrations, given Marin’s high rates of binge drinking by both teens and adults. Redwood's Principal’s letter and Marin Catholic’s