Posts tagged Youth
PT Hosts Summer Internship Welcome Event at TD Bank
PT Hosts Summer Internship Welcome Event at TD Bank

Pelham Together held a Communications Workshop for our 2023 Summer Interns on May 18th at TD Bank. Many of our summer internship mentors were able to attend, as well as some local adult volunteers. The workshop included a number of “conversation-starter” activities, followed up by small group conversations between interns and mentors. Our summer interns were able to practice speaking to adults who they generally don’t know, which is a skill they will all need this summer as they head into jobs with local or locally-connected businesses and organizations.

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BlogEileen MillerSummer Internship, Youth, Youth Programs
8th Grade Skate Night!!
8th Grade Skate Night!!

On Saturday, March 25th, Pelham Together and the Pelham Middle School PTA hosted ANOTHER open skate night, and this time it was the 8th Graders turn!! Another fun night for all! Thank you to the parent chaperones, without whom we could not host these events. Click through for some GREAT PICS!!

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BlogLaura Carusoyouth, Youth, Youth Programs
Rosalind Wiseman Talks Bullying With Middle School Parents
Rosalind Wiseman Talks Bullying With Middle School Parents

On March 1st middle school parents gathered in the MS Library to hear Rosalind Wiseman, noted author and bullying prevention expert, talk about bullying and our kids’ peer-to-peer relationships. Some key points she made were the difference between treating people with dignity vs respect, and what motivates young people to make healthy and considerate choices (hint: feeling proud and avoidance of being ‘called out’ negatively are big). The Q&A was robust, and we all left wanting more.

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BlogEileen MillerParenting, Youth, Relationships
Ending Cyberbullying, TOGETHER
Ending Cyberbullying, TOGETHER

Activist and Harvard University senior Trisha Prabhu spoke to seventh and eighth graders at Pelham Middle School about cyberbullying during an assembly on Thursday. Prabhu also spoke to community members during a presentation at The Picture House.

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BlogEileen MillerYouth
Pelham Together Launches a Youth Job Board
Pelham Together Launches a Youth Job Board

Pelham Together is launching Pelham's first online marketplace for jobs, internships, and service opportunities for our youth ages 14-22! Local businesses or groups/organizations can list opportunities/positions up to three months. Pelham youth can access the Youth Works marketplace through the Pelham Together website, where all the details of the job, the contact person, and how to apply will be provided.

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BlogLaura CarusoYouth Programs, Youth, Employment
#PelhamTogetherStories: Summer Internship Program
#PelhamTogetherStories: Summer Internship Program

Pelham Together’s Summer Internship Program has been matching local teens with locally-owned and locally-connected businesses for three years. After an application and an interview, students are hired and placed with a mentor for three weeks of part time, paid work. Interns begin all together for a two-day leadership seminar, and then continue to meet for lunches on Fridays where they can share experiences and support one another. Internshps sometimes turn into ongoing jobs, but they always create a relationship that continues to benefit both sides.

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BlogEileen MillerYouth Programs, Youth, Internship
Teenagers Are Struggling, and It's Not Just Lockdown
Teenagers Are Struggling, and It's Not Just Lockdown

The achievement culture in which our young people grow up was lifted slightly during the pandemic, and some studies show that improved their mental health. But it was short lived, and the pressure is back on. Parents play a mitigating role here. This article, as supported in studies by Dr. Suniya Luthar and Dr. Denise Pope, suggests that parents adjust the benchmarks they use to measure their child’s success in support of their mental health.

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BlogLaura CarusoYouth, Parenting, Stress and Anxiety
Call to Mind: Life’s Not On Hold – Teens Navigate Missed Milestones
Call to Mind: Life’s Not On Hold – Teens Navigate Missed Milestones

On January 28, 2021, Colorado Public Radio hosted a webinar with teens, a youth mental health professional, and youth advocate, author, and educator, Rosalind Wiseman. A panel of teens opened the discussion sharing in their own words what it has been like and how they are coping during this pandemic. Such a thoughtful group of young people, with meaningful suggestions that should make us all think. The recording is well worth the listen!

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BlogLaura CarusoMental Health, Youth, Coronavirus
How Do I Know If My Child Should See A Therapist?
How Do I Know If My Child Should See A Therapist?

Especially during the pandemic, it can be hard to tell what is typical teen behavior and when it would be beneficial to see a professional. For suggestions on places to look for help in answering this question, inside Pelham schools and outside, read more here.

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BlogEileen MillerMental Health, Youth, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Self Harm - Suicide, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Substance Use, Self-Esteem