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 Truth About Vaping
Vaping continues to be a big issue with teens, especially with the freedoms of summer. The 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 -- here's the 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."
“Marijuana Road Show: Products and Paraphernalia” Forum 
With marijuana now legal for 21+, BHS Prevention/Intervention Team’s community awareness/education forum examined the culture of illicit marijuana use among teens, showing the variety and strength of marijuana-infused products on the market. BHS Peer Leaders opened with an original 10-minute video (click on photo above) and offered additional insight on teen use. Click here for "The Bottom Line" follow-up and “Why Not Pot? Ten Talking Points for Discussing Marijuana with Our Kids.” 
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.