Welcome to our blog series, where we delve into critical issues facing youth and families and explore solutions and resources provided by notMYkid. Expect insightful discussions and practical advice to empower families, foster healthier relationships and brighter futures.
Free Webinar on Demand: Stepping Into The Digital Divide
Keeping kids safe online has always been important, but the COVID era has added some unique challenges. With even more of adolescents' lives taking place through technology than ever before, it's crucial for parents to understand the risks and know how to guard...
The “Benadryl Challenge” on TikTok: A Dangerous New Trend for Teens
The upsides and benefits of TikTok are often touted, such as the app being a platform for teens to express their creativity, raise awareness on social issues, and support one another. The concerns and potential dangers of TikTok are also well documented, including...
notMYkid on the ABC 15 Mental Health Town Hall
notMYkid Chief Programs Officer Joronda Montaño was among the experts featured today on ABC 15's virtual town hall on the topic of the return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also on the panel with Joronda was licensed clinical social worker Michael...
Healthy Communication With Teens
In this new video, notMYkid Prevention Specialist Maddy Rose and Public Information Officer Shane Watson discuss seven tips for effective, healthy, and positive communication with youth. One of the most important tools we have in maintaining positive mental and...
Opioid Misuse: The Epidemic Within a Pandemic – Free Webinar on Demand
We are living in a pandemic. That fact is nearly impossible to escape. It seems that one can not turn on a TV, listen to the radio, use the internet, or read a magazine without being reminded of the ever-present COVID-19 pandemic. But what about the epidemic that's...
What is Trauma Informed Care and Why is it Important?
You are living in an era of trauma. 2020 has been a year known for a pandemic, social unrest, economic catastrophe, and an uncertain future. Schools have been closed, sports, concerts, events, and even graduations have been canceled. Life as we know it has changed...
How to Motivate Teens During COVID-19
In a recent blog, we discussed the challenges of helping teens deal with the stress of the teen years. Those challenges are magnified when going through an unusual and concerning situation such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Another challenge of the teen years, also...
notMYkid on “Conversations With Catherine”
notMYkid Chief Programs Officer Shane Watson joined Catherine Anaya on "Conversations With Catherine" to discuss teen stress in response to COVID-19 and what parents can do to help.
notMYkid Update for Educators
During this time of social distancing, notMYkid will continue to be here to serve educators, students, parents, families, and the community as a whole. Our programs, services, and supports are still available to all who need them and have been moved online. We are...
How to Help Your Stressed Teen
Teens are stressed. That phrase has been true for many years, perhaps as far back as the beginning of time. The teen years are ones of major challenge and change: physical, mental, emotional, social, and relational, among others. All this is occurring while they lack...