Free Life Skills Classes

Free Life Skills Classes

More information about future Life Skills and other classes and events will be shared in our newsletter. Quick Links: Summer 2025 registration is OPEN! FREE! Life Skills Training for Grades 6-9 (and slightly younger/older). Also, looking for High School Student Assistants! Classes taught by HoCo-raised college students. We will consider students younger than 6th grade, especially…

Summer “Break”? Working from Home with Teenagers

Summer “Break”? Working from Home with Teenagers

“The days are long, but the years are short”- such a wonderful sentiment when you look back at your kids’ growth and remember, wistfully, of the early days…  Record scratch… but does that sentiment hold true when you are parenting teenagers? In. The. Summer? It’s hard enough just parenting teenagers- it requires a few extra…

Teen Advisory Council Meeting: Final 2024-25 School Year Meeting

Teen Advisory Council Meeting: Final 2024-25 School Year Meeting

Join us for our next Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meeting, to be held on Monday, June 9 at 5:30 via Zoom. If you are not already a TAC member, please visit our TAC webpage to learn more and submit your registration. If you are a member, please remember to register to receive the Zoom link.

Teen Talk: How to Start the Conversation About Drugs with Your Parents

Teen Talk: How to Start the Conversation About Drugs with Your Parents

We’ve all been there: shaky hands, avoiding eye contact, and the dreaded topic. Talking to your parents about drugs can feel awkward or even scary. You may worry they’ll overreact, lecture you, or not understand where you’re coming from. But having these conversations regarding substance use, even before you’re in a tough situation makes a…

Cannabis Drinks vs. Alcohol: A New Social Sip?

Cannabis Drinks vs. Alcohol: A New Social Sip?

The world of beverages is rapidly evolving to address shifting social and cultural norms. As cannabis becomes increasingly mainstream, a new player has entered the beverage scene: cannabis-infused drinks. From sparkling waters to mocktail-inspired elixirs, they promise a new kind of experience. One without the reputation of alcohol. But how do cannabis drinks actually compare…