WELCOME TO B-PEN!

​​Brookline Parent Education Network helps parents navigate the social, emotional and developmental challenges affecting Brookline's teens and pre-teens. B-PEN collaborates with the Public Schools of Brookline and PTO's to facilitate parent connections with:
  • other parents
  • school and town resources
  • helpful information via written/electronic materials on a wide variety of teen concerns​

WHAT'S NEW?

The Culture of Marijuana Use Among Brookline Teens -- What’s Out There & What Parents Need to Know 
Now that marijuana is legal for 21+ and increasingly more accessible, it is important for parents to understand the potency and variety of THC-infused products that Brookline teens might be tempted to try. BHS Peer Leaders made an excellent original 10-minute student video (above)  illuminating “Marijuana Products & Paraphernalia,” part of a presentation called  The Culture of Marijuana Use Among Brookline Teens -- What’s Out There & What Parents Need to Know. 
​The Truth About Vaping
Vaping continues to be a big issue with teens, sometimes with deadly consequences. (Follow the latest news on our Facebook page.) The Fall 2019 parent presentation "The Truth About Vaping"  by Caron Treatment Center’s Education Alliance offered parents a wealth of information and strategies regarding the troubling epidemic of vaping among Brookline youth. Click here for The Bottom Line takeaway of key points and recommended resources. 

Survival Guide to Parenting Teens -- Child development expert Joani Geltman shares her wit and wisdom on parenting in this Parent Update.
Teen Sexuality in the Era of #MeToo
One of the trickiest challenges of adolescence is navigating the murky waters of romantic attraction and sexuality. In the midst of developing personal identities, pre-teens and teens are also trying to figure out how to forge meaningful relationships with others, and this can be especially confusing in the era of #MeToo. When does harmless flirtation cross the line? How do we talk to adolescents about consent? Read the new parent tip sheet on "Teen Sexuality in the Era of #MeToo."
STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE
The latest Brookline High School Health Survey XVIII sheds light on 7-12th grade student substance use, sexual practices, mental health concerns, dietary and exercise habits, and more. The report's Executive Summary outlines some of the key details, and data charts illuminate specifics of High School and Middle School. To access the full report, click here.
Need Advice?
​The Prevention/ Intervention Team is here to help. 
Call 617-713-5155 or email Mary_Minott@psbma.org