Youth Services Bureau
Why school is often very hard for children on the spectrum
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Many parents with a child on the spectrum are surprised by how challenging school can be for them.
Youth Services Bureau
Parents, PowerSchool and student stress
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Students in the United States are reporting all-time high levels of stress and anxiety. Just under half of all high school students report daily feeling stressed and overwhelmed about grades. So, what does this mean for parents?
Youth Services Bureau
Parents, guardians, and taking care
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With the holiday season upon us, this seems a good time to ask a question. As the parent or guardian of your family, who are the most important members?
Youth Services Bureau
Let’s talk about sex!
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In Connecticut, schools have no mandate to teach about human sexuality. Simply listen to the news and it is understandable why many avoid the topic, and cover only the barest overview of puberty, pregnancy and HIV prevention. Research, however, has been clear. Comprehensive sexual health education leads to delayed sexual activity, reduces teen pregnancy and the transmission of STIs more effectively than abstinence-only education does.
Youth Services Bureau
Building the Balance
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When it comes to screen time and social media, the research being done is clear: tweens and young teens that spend time on social media are at greater risk for several mental health issues including suicidal ideation, depression, low self-esteem and anxiety. So, what is the answer?
People
Youth Services Bureau
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Do you have a youth or teen in your life who struggles with a mental health issue? Would you like to feel more confident in your ability to support them and get them the help they need?
School & Sports
Youth Services Bureau
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The Youth Service Bureau is excited for the start of a new school year.
Youth Services Bureau
Youth Services Bureau: Summer break, it’s a great time to talk!
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The Granby Youth Service Bureau is proud to be working in cooperation with SAMSA’s Talk: They Hear You campaign to help parents begin and sustain conversations with their children that will help significantly reduce underage substance abuse. From elementary to high school, these conversations can make a powerful difference in our children’s long-term health and wellbeing.
Youth Services Bureau
Finding a path forward: Community service and the pandemic
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The Youth Action Council is a leadership and community service group of high school students. For over a decade, YAC has lived up to its mission of making Granby a better place for youth by focusing on providing safe, fun events for kids in elementary and middle school.
Town/Govt
Youth Service Bureau
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Are you, or do you know, a high school student with access to after-school transportation who might like to pick up some extra cash next winter?