YAB students are talking about a lot of teen issues; staying motivated at the mid-way point, what stresses them out, what they need for support, why teens experiment and use drugs and alcohol, and what can be done to prevent it.

by bbcc4good | Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized

This will give you an opportunity to check out just some the ongoing dialogue going on at the YAB table. It’s mid-year/term for many students.  How do you think teens can remain or gain motivation?I think studying for a short period of time and taking short...

YAB teens to PARENTS on talking to your teens about drugs and alcohol….

by bbcc4good | Nov 10, 2015 | Uncategorized

Q. What is the best way to talk to my teen about drinking and drug use?  Teens Answer:Don’t avoid the topic.  Try to be direct.  Ask questions and take their opinions and thoughts into consideration.  If they have questions you don’t know the...

YAB Teens are Talking About…..The YAB Opportunity, Vapes and Ecigs and What Parents Need to Know.

by bbcc4good | Oct 6, 2015 | Uncategorized

What is the Youth Action Board Opportunity for teens? The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a dynamic and diverse group of teens who are a vital part of the BBCC with representation from all the high schools in Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills.  The YAB’s...

As we kick-off the 2015-2016 school year, our YAB teens answer questions about the transition to high school, partying and saying “No”.

by bbcc4good | Sep 12, 2015 | Uncategorized

Q. How much homework do you get in high school?  Is the coursework and rigor a lot more than in middle school?  Teens Answer:Just like the amount of homework you received increased from elementary to middle school, the homework amount does increase. ...

Throughout the year, the BBCC and YAB deliver a powerful interactive program to 8th grade students transitioning to high school; “The Truth and Consequences of Substance Use.”

by bbcc4good | Jul 16, 2015 | Uncategorized

Here our YAB teens answer 8th grade middle school to high school transitions questions…. Q. How is high school different from middle school?  Teens Answer:High school is different because you take on more responsibility and have to learn to take initiative on...

YAB teens are talking about the issues they face, how they would change things, do they think they are heard, and give you a positive outlook on the rest of the year ahead….

by bbcc4good | Jan 23, 2015 | Uncategorized

What do you see are the main issues that you and other teens are dealing with today.  Teens Answer: I think the main issue right now is dealing with peer pressure on whether or not to drink or not…. and, how much to drink in an environment where kids think...