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Upcoming ARCH Events:

Find more information at 2023 Events

March 29: Transition  to College

What senior parents need to know! Check out the flyer below.

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Healthy Kids Series!

Designed for all middle and high school parents. Check out the series of events on the flyer below!

Upcoming Event!

Check out the flyer here!
Come see teachers from each school perform on stage!

T/E's Got Talent!

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ARCH provides information for parents on the topics of drug and alcohol use, abuse, addiction and
mental health.

Follow ARCH on Facebook for timely information.

Transition to Middle School
for 5th & 6th Grade Parents. 
Click here for a video of the presentation.

Transition to Middle School
for 5th & 6th Grade Parents. 
Click here for a video of the presentation.

Transition to Middle School
for 5th & 6th Grade Parents. 
Click here for a video of the presentation.

Technology
Keeping Our Kids
Safe Online

Hot Topics in Technology link

 

Tether Yourself: The Enlightening Talk Parents Aren’t Having Can Keep Teens from a Damaging Drift Kids get the message: one online mistake is the end of the world. But we all mess up. How should we teach young people to deal with it? link

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The "Grown Folks" Guide to Popular Apps in Social Media link

 

Kid, you posted WHAT?! How to raise a digital citizen link

 

Common Sense Media:  dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. This site empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives. link

Mental Health

TESD info... link to read about Student Emotional Well-Being Resources for Promoting the Social and Emotional Well-Being of Students in the T/E Schools

Healthy Ways to Build Resilience ...
in ourselves and our children.

​Provided by Main Line Health

Stay Flexible - Learn From Adversity - Take Action - Stay Connected - Release Tension - Have a Sense of Purpose - Take Care of Yourself - Believe in Yourself - Keep Laughing - Practice Optimism - Link for more

Suicide
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 15-24 year-olds ... up 56% from 20 years ago.  Read more

Parent Information on Suicide:  Click here for the Signs of Suicide Parent Training
Alcohol Use

The more often teens have dinners with their families, the less likely they are to use alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.  Read more about spending time together. Link to read more "Did You Know?" commentary.

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Before You Host ...

In a recent survey of local parents, 98% responded that they regularly communicate their expectations concerning behavior and choices with their children. All parents surveyed DID NOT think that it's OK to host a party with alcohol for teens.  Interestingly, only 61% thought other parent peers would agree with them. 

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Here is a checklist if your teen is hosting a party in your home!

  • Keep the party a manageable size. Consider the adult/child ratio that you are comfortable with.

  • Agree on a guest list.  Don't allow party crashers.

  • Be sure you and your child are on the same page with rules for the party.

  • Be present and available in your home at all times, but don't join the party.

  • If someone brings alcohol, take it and call the parents calmly.

  • Some services deliver alcohol to parties.  Be aware.

  • Suggest your child plan the party with a responsible friend so they feel supported if a problem arises.

Drug Use
"STUDY DRUGS

At high schools around the country, pressure over grades and competition for college admissions are encouraging students to abuse prescription stimulants. Please take a moment to read In Their Own Words: "Study Drugs" and the related article, Risky Rise of the Good-Grade Pill.   Read more.

Talk. Talk. TALK about drug and alcohol use

Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don't. Yet, only a quarter of teens report having had these conversations!   This Parent Toolkit shares information on how to start the conversations
as well as other tips for raising drug-free kids.

SAMHSA (The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has a campaign called "TALK. They hear you."  Check out their sample conversations and be sure to START the conversations before they are teenagers!

 

  • When Mom receives a text from her 10-year-old daughter asking to go to
    a friend's house for a sleepover, she realizes... <click to watch>

 

  • A young son is leaving to hang out with friends when his father realizes he needs to talk with him about the dangers of underage drinking. But where does he begin?  <click to watch>

Everyday is Take-Back Day in our Community
 
 

ARCH partners with the Tredyffrin and Easttown Police Departments to offer continued safe disposal of prescription drugs at the Township Buildings.   Read more.

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