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MASK PRESS RELEASE
From: Michelle Cardini (michelle@maskmatters.org)
Date: August 12, 2014
PEER PRESSURE CAN LEAD TO LOWER SELF-ESTEEM, EMOTIONAL DAMAGE AND EARLY SUBSTANCE ABUSE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - We all have it -- some sort of pressure in our lives -- pressure at home or work, pressure to succeed. Teens have many pressures as well, but peer pressure is one of their biggest stressors. The newest issue of MASK The Magazine, The Peer Pressure Issue: How to Teach Your Child to Listen to Their Own Voice, examines peer pressure, and gives strategies to help teens become pressure-proof.
"Peer pressure typically begins in middle school and lingers through high school," says Vivian Seltzer, MSW, Ph.D. "But it's also a transitional thing, affecting some kids at one age and others at different times in their lives."
So how can parents help? Parenting experts agree that listening to children, not talking at them, is key, as is teaching them how to problem solve so that they can handle a challenging situation on their own.
One surprising fact from the Fall issue: New teen drivers consistently take greater risks when their friends are watching. Something to consider when making the decision to allow your new driver to pack the car full of friends.
In the magazine's S.A.T. section, Thunderbird High School students give their revealing perspective on the various types of pressures they face.
From five reasons why your teen would benefit from learning a foreign language, to MASK's quarterly need-to-know tips on safety, drugs, technology, and bullying, this issue of MASK The Magazine is packed with helpful information, and provides tools and resources on how you can help your child resist peer pressure and manage the many other pressures they face. About MASK The Magazine The award-winning MASK The Magazine tackles important subjects including bullying, current drug and alcohol trends, self-esteem, and technology safety. All topics are formatted in easy-to-read, age appropriate sections, from kindergarten to college. Through compelling stories, expert information, and resourceful tips and suggestions, each issue highlights some of the challenges facing children and families today. MASK The Magazine serves as a reinforcement tool and resource for MASK awareness and prevention presentations. All schools or organizations hosting MASK presentations are offered a MASK The Magazine fundraising opportunity. Each student/member is given one complimentary issue of the magazine, and for every $24 subscription received, the participating school or organization will receive $10. Register your school or organization today by contacting info@maskmatters.org or by calling 480-502-5337.
 About MASK Programs
MASK's E3 (Engage, Educate and Empower) Youth Programs aim to engage, educate and empower audiences with the knowledge, resources and tools to make safe, healthy choices.The E3 Program brings a comprehensive approach to educating parents and students from kindergarten through college and is designed to present the latest trends and information at an age-appropriate level. Through MASK's E3 programming, parents and students will be "in the know" on the latest issues and trends and, most importantly, students will learn tools, tactics and strategies to deal with issues and peer pressure first hand. The programs provide empowerment, support and tools to help nurture overall health. CONTACT
Michelle Cardini
Co-Founder/Marketing Director
E-mail: michelle@maskmatters.org
Phone: 480-502-5337
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