Target Topic: Vaping Effects on Life
1. Mental and physical health problems – Substance use can increase anxiety, depression, addiction risk, and harm the developing brain and body.
2. Strained family relationships – Vaping or drug use can lead to trust issues, conflict, and stress at home, making communication between teens and parents more difficult.
3. Lower school performance – Teens may struggle with concentration, memory, attendance, and motivation, which can lead to falling grades or school disciplinary actions.
RESOURCES:
https://teen.smokefree.gov/quit-vaping
Remember to read and research any site.
Boost Your Brain
What top 3 instruments would you like to learn to play?
- Improves brain function and memory
Playing an instrument strengthens areas of the brain linked to memory, attention, and problem-solving. It can even help with learning other subjects. - Builds discipline and patience
Regular practice teaches consistency and the idea that progress comes step by step, not instantly. - Reduces stress and boosts mood
Making music can lower stress levels and help the brain release chemicals that improve mood and relaxation. - Enhances coordination and motor skills
Playing requires both hands (and sometimes feet) to work together, improving coordination and timing. - Boosts creativity and self-expression
Music gives you a way to express feelings and ideas without words, which can be especially powerful for emotions.
"It's Okay to Ask for Help"
Sharpen Your Skills
Problem Solving
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Activities that Build:
~ Puzzles
~ Chess
~ Scavenger hunt
~ Role Play
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Activities that Build:
~ Have teens write daily about how they felt, what triggered those emotions, and how they responded.
~ Create situations where teens practice responding to conflicts, giving compliments, or handling disappointment.
Social Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Social Skills
Activities that Build:
~ Focus fully on the speaker instead of planning your response while they’re talking.
~ Practice saying hello or commenting on shared experiences, like classes, hobbies, or events.