by Ahriza | Aug 13, 2020 | NMK Blog
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...
by Ahriza | Jul 27, 2020 | NMK Blog
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...
by Ahriza | Jul 13, 2020 | NMK Blog
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...
by Ahriza | Jul 1, 2020 | NMK Blog
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...
by Ahriza | Apr 15, 2020 | NMK Blog
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...
by Ahriza | Apr 14, 2020 | NMK Blog
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.