What a great way to de-stress from the tests!! PMHS, PMHS PTA, and Pelham Together Youth Council organized some much-needed time with the most adorable dogs on Thursday, May 11th. Lulu, Addie, and Minka were so lovable! We look forward to doing this again in the future!
Read MoreOn March 11th, Pelham Together joined the Girl Scouts and other members of the community for a day of health, wellness, and safety at the Pelham Library. Kim Trapasso, LCSW, and PT Counseling Program Director presented to over 20 5th-7th graders to help them build confidence around home alone safety.
Read MoreThere is plenty of research on the connection between gratitude and happiness—some of those experts and studies are found in this article, Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier, published by Harvard Health Publishing.
Read MorePMHS junior Jordan Schwarz explains the realities around the need for gender neutral bathrooms. “I have never used the bathroom at PMHS. I do not feel comfortable using bathrooms labeled “girls” or “boys”, as I identity as non-binary.”
Read MoreWhether you like to make New Year's resolutions or not, thinking about healthy habits is very common this time of year. This article is a reminder of all the benefits of exercise...and how easy it really can be to fit physical activity into our day.
Read MoreOn October 8, 2020, Cultures of Dignity hosted a webinar on the topic of support for our children during distance learning. As Rosalind shared, "We have situations we have never faced before and the only way we can get through is to work together. Our relationships are going to repair our communities and our villages." The following are the key takeaways from the discussion. There is also a link to the recorded webinar and to the slides, for those interested.
Read MoreADAA resource page - updated daily - to provide helpful tips and strategies from ADAA mental health professionals - as well as personal stories of triumph - to help you or a loved one struggling with anxiety around the coronavirus or with general health anxiety concerns. Provides links to hundreds of resources!
Read MoreFascinating info about teen brains.
Read MoreThis article says it all. It’s one of the reasons we love Pelham! Connections matter so much, for our physical and mental health, for adults and young people alike.
Read MoreIf you’re trying to moderate your child’s smartphone use or keep them from having a smartphone altogether, it can feel like you’re swimming against the tide. But there are a number of initiatives that have popped up to help you try.
Read MoreBy Kate AshfordIt’s one thing to talk about how much time everyone spends on screens and smartphones—but it’s another to actually put a plan in place to regulate it. Here are some thoughts from several Pelham families.
Read MoreIt’s an age of technology, and our kids are experiencing many of the same situations we all experienced growing up, but sometimes in different ways.
Read MoreChild Psychologist and author, Michael Thompson, asks us to consider how our boys have been asked to care for other people as they grow up.
Read MoreFace-to-face interaction leads to more happiness and yet our teens spend an awful lot of time on their phones. More on this topic at our upcoming screening of LIKE at The Pelham Picture House on October 18, 2018.
Read MoreIn light of #METoo and in the interest of strengthening our girls' voices, these 7 tips are a great place to start. Number 2 should give us all pause to think about who we could mentor each and every day.
Read MoreThinking of those of you sending your kids off to college in the next few weeks and wishing you and your families the very best; for those who aren’t quite there yet, some food for thought.
Read MoreMental health awareness, treatment, and resources can change lives so that everyone stands a fighting chance. No one is immune, and we all can make and support connections that can save lives. Words from a mental health professional right here in Pelham....
Read MoreTake a look at what Wilton, CT (a lot like Pelham) found when they took a pulse on their students’ health and well-being.
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