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tween and teen mental
health
days
for oregon teens some
days
you just can?t. that?s true for teenagers too, and an oregon bill has been signed into law allowing students to take mental
health
days
just as they do sick
days
. mental
health
support is critical, especially during the teenage years. teen depression rates are increasing, and the adolescent suicide rate continues to rise. legislation like this as well as workplace and school system policies can make a difference for those who are struggling with anxiety, depression and high stress levels. the national
youngarts
competition high school sophomore, junior and senior artists who are between 15 and 18 years old are encouraged to apply to the national
youngarts
competition. designed to honor students? work in the visual, literary, design and performing arts, the top winners can receive up to $10,000 in cash awards. nationally recognized winners are able to take master classes with accomplished artists and are eligible for nomination as a u.s. presidential scholar in the arts. the deadline to apply is friday, october 11 and costs $35. fee waivers are available. ?
youngarts
.org/apply dutch droppings dropping off our children at accredited, safe sleepaway camps can be hard enough, but families in the netherlands go a step farther. the dutch have a scouting tradition of ?dropping? tweens and teens in a dark forest and expecting them to find their way back to base without gps or other help. the experience is designed to instill principles of self reliance. the youngsters learn not to depend too much on adults, and adults learn to allow children to solve their own problems. we doubt it will catch on here?imagine the gator threat! s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 9 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 2 1
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