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Glenbard Parent Series in Spanish event to feature advice on teen behavior, health
Posted2/8/2021 12:36 PM
B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee and GPS: Glenbard Parent Series in Spanish will present Teen Health Update at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, as a webinar. Go to glenbardgps.org for the link. Questions may be submitted to susanna melon@glenbard.org prior to the event.
This webinar will be presented in Spanish only.
Adolescence is a critical transitional period, and some important health and social problems can start or peak during these years. Dr. W. Daniel Perez and Linda Avila will discuss the health issues facing teens and how the behavioral patterns established during the teen years help determine young peoples’ health status and their future risks. Adolescents who have a solid bond and communicate with a caring adult are less likely to engage in risky behaviors. They are more likely to adopt positive behaviors and become more ef