THE IMPORTANCE OF VALIDATING FEELINGS. Every parent knows the value of communication with their children. It is probably the most sought after goal, and desire. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal cited research indicating that when communication breaks down, the mental health of adolescents suffer. The article quotes that “teens who disclose their daily activities and inner feelings to a parent tend to have lower levels of anxiety and depression and are less likely to engage in risky behaviors”. While seemingly obvious, why is it that the barriers to communication are often great? One study asked teenagers “who would you most like to talk to about problems” and the overwhelming majority answered an understanding adult. However, when asked “ who DO you talk to about problems”, the majority answered a friend/another teen

Tryouts: November 25, 2018
4:00pm- 4:30pm at
Palos Verdes High School Gymnasium

Surfside has club teams for girls of all ages and all levels of play: Beginners through Advanced

Surfside teams offer an excellent opportunity for girls to learn the great game of volleyball. If you missed the first tryout, it’s not too late! Come learn to play!

All interested children in grades K-8th are invited to train with our Peninsula High School Pep Squad in a 1 day training workshop and perform at the Varsity Girls Basketball Halftime!

Workshop Training Date: Thursday January 17th, 2019

Time: 4-6:30pm

Location: Fieldhouse (behind the Baseball and Football fields)

What to wear: Athletic attire, closed toed shoes, light jacket, water.

Halftime Performance: Tuesday January 22nd Gametime- 6pm

**Day after MLK holiday**

December 1, 2018 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Parental concern about drug use is almost universal, and the topic of whether or not to drug test one’s own child is a consuming dilemma. Parents major concerns regarding drug testing include lack of knowledge about what is available, what to do if the tests are positive, and most importantly, how does drug testing interfere with the relationship, and the strong desire to maintain trust. The other concern I hear most often is what should the timing of drug testing be, ie, is it done after one suspects a problem, or is it a preventative measure? Although opinions vary, I believe drug testing is a valuable tool for many reasons. Urine drug testing kits are readily available in your pharmacy, or on the internet. Most of these test for a panel of drugs, including alcohol, marijuana, opiates, benzodiazepenes, cocaine. Many of the synthetic and club drugs will not show up, and require sophisticated, and expensive testing. I recommend testing because it goes a long way to removing questions or doubts, and if test results are negative, a parent can much more easily dispense with their suspicions, and probing questions. One of the main benefits of drug testing is that it provides a reasonable and built in excuse for your child to refuse temptation or peer pressure to use, and saying “no, I can’t, my parents will test me when I get home” is clearly understood. If framed in a positive manner, ie, “I just want to do this so we can get this concern out of the way and not be bothered by it”, most kids will not protest too much. If a request produces great anger, resentment, and refusal, that may be a sign that there is something to hi

Just in time for the holidays! Order your spirit wear today!

Information presentations will be made to all students. Click here for more information.

Interested in joining the district task force? Click here for more information.

First to Eighth Grade

At the Peninsula Center Library Community Room
701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

The cost is $ 6 to cover supplies and facility rental

Space is limited to first 80 applicants. Sign up at
www.southbaymathcircle.org
or contact us at [email protected]