NSSHS 9th Grade Center

Helpful Links

Bullying - 
This site provides information on what adults can do to help kids who are victims of bullies as well as kids who are bullies.
https://www.samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention/bullying

Cyber Bullying
The Cyber bullying Research Center provides up to date information about the nature, extent, causes and consequences of cyber bullying among adolescents.
https://cyberbullying.org/

Internet Safety
Tips on Internet safety are given here. It is important for parents to have an understanding of what their children are doing on-line, there is a tab titled "Learn about the Issues" that is helpful for parents.
http://www.netsmartz.org/Educators

Self Injury
An overview of self-injurious behaviors are included, as well as links to other resources.
https://www.helpguide.org/

Talking with Kids
This site will provide tips for talking with your kids about the difficult topics like sex and drugs.
https://www.childrennow.org/parenting-resources/

Technology Lingo
Want to know what your kids are talking about when the email, text, or IM? This site will decode all those abbreviations for you.
http://www.netlingo.com/

Teen Attitudes
This is a fun way to look at research on the science behind teen thinking and the teenage brain.
https://drugfree.org/article/brain-development-teen-behavior/