From the YAB…. in the midst of the Coronavirus Crisis, being quarantined, and following the necessary protocols to be safe and healthy, the BBCC & YAB teens have been finding ways to connect and keep our positive message and energy going. Like many of you, we too are using technology to meet and continue our important dialogue. YAB ZOOM meetings are happening and they are filled with smiling YAB faces, eagerness to connect and share and positivity. Something we could all use and share more of! We want to share a bit of that with you in hopes that you will be inspired and uplifted, as we are, by the amazing strength and support from some amazing teens on the Youth Action Board.

by bbcc4good | Apr 28, 2020 | Goals, Inspirational, Stress & Anxiety

What new & positive things have you been doing, learned or experienced? I’m running more, and I’m learning the guitar. Through my on-line classes, I really feel closer to people in my grade and class. I’m getting more sleep and I feel less stressed. I’ve been...

From the YAB table. It’s been a busy school year and as we head into the winter and Holiday busy-ness, and hopefully, take a break, you can tap into the teen brain right here and right now. Find out what teens are thinking and how you can help them navigate through their challenging times.

by bbcc4good | Dec 6, 2019 | Goals, Parents, Stress & Anxiety, Vaping

When I’m at school I feel? Usually I’m not entertained for the most part, but some little things are fun and worthwhile. Happy to see my friends. Tired. At school I feel pressured, but confident. Mostly bored because I’m fed up with high school. Can’t wait to fly the...

From the YAB table dialogue. The generation gap has never been more evident than in today’ world. We’ve been talking about it.

by bbcc4good | Sep 10, 2019 | Parents, Stress & Anxiety

The YAB want you, PARENTS to know what’s on their mind, what they’re concerned with, where they’re coming from, and that you can find a way to relate to your teen and talk to them.  Here’s what they have to say about the teen experience…. Then vs Now, and much...

From the YAB table dialogue. Tap into the teen brain right here right now!

by bbcc4good | Mar 11, 2019 | Depression, Stress & Anxiety

When we talk about stress, anxiety and depression, what does that mean to you? Do you think there are ways teens can cope?  What do you suggest? There’s good stress and bad stress.  Good stress can be something like making sure study enough for a test.  Bad stress...

Teen Stress & Drug Abuse… there is a strong link between stress and drug abuse in teens.

by bbcc4good | Nov 9, 2018 | Stress & Anxiety

Tapping into the TEEN BRAIN right here and right now….  Youth Action Board Teens are talking about stress, pressure and anxiety.  Root causes and ways to cope.  They want you to know where it’s coming from, who’s contributing, who’s helping and HOW teens can help...

From the YAB table. Tap into the teen brain and find out what teens think is important for teens who feel stressed about school… & just what Schools and Parents need to know and do to support them.

by bbcc4good | Oct 4, 2018 | Parents, Stress & Anxiety

  What is the most important thing for freshman to do, not do, to remember in high school?   Establish yourself and how you want to be seen by others.  The first impressions you leave on others will follow you throughout high school.  Also, this is the year...