Bullying Individuals who are a part of the Barrington 220 school community can report school threats, bullying and concerns about a person’s well-being through their See Something, Say Something website here. Bullying is defined as “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has […]
Words Matter Our words have the power to hurt or to heal, to raise someone up or bring someone down, to encourage, to inspire, even to change the world. In honor of the 18th annual No Name-Calling Week held January 18th – 22nd, 2021, BStrong Together was honored to partner with Barrington 220, the Barrington Area
Time-2-TalkAbout Healthy Relationships * REMEMBER * When talking with your children and teens about important topics, it’s essential to remember that it isn’t just one 60-minute conversation. It’s 60 one-minute conversations, sharing your family values and teaching these lifelong lessons, that make the difference. Healthy relationships and strong connections with others don’t just make us feel
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How to Find Help Are you or someone you know in crisis? Help is available. Safe2HelpText to SAFE2 (72332)CALL 844-4-SAFEILDOWNLOAD the Safe2HelpIL appA free, 24/7, confidential system for students to share concerns about themselves or others National Suicide Prevention LifelineCall or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.orgA 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available in English or in Spanish to anyone
Barrington Committed BStrong Together is honored to partner with Broncos Committed student mentors at Barrington High School to bring the Broncos Committed healthy lifestyle philosophy to other Barrington 220 students through the Barrington Committed program. Based on the Life of An Athlete program created by Olympic coach and Navy SEALS trainer, John Underwood, Broncos Committed focuses on
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Technology Navigating the digital world is increasing complex for children, teens, and adults alike. iPhones, iPads, iTunes, smart phones, tablets, laptops, video games, YouTube, social media apps, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter… the list goes on and on. There are many benefits to the information, connections, and learning opportunities available at our fingertips, but it is
Healthy Living “A healthy baby boy!” Or girl. That is how we share the joy of the birth of children. Healthy. We all want to raise happy, healthy kids, giving them the tools to live long, healthy lives as adults. But how do we do that? What does it mean to be healthy? BStrong Together
Time-2-Talk Topics like bullying, drugs and alcohol, sex, vaping, violence, depression, suicide, and so much more can be hard to address with our children. We know that talking to our kids about difficult topics is one of the most challenging parts of being a parent. It’s not easy for any parent, but BStrong Together is
Parenting Parenting is a constant learning experience. Just when we get confident with one stage, our kids move into a new one. Your son happily runs into preschool after weeks of crying the minute you turn leave, and now suddenly decides only to eat hot dogs and broccoli (really, broccoli?). Your shy daughter finally finds
About us The History of BStrong Together The health and well-being of Barrington area children has always been at the core of our community. BStrong Together is the result of the efforts of many committed community members that have come before us and we are grateful for all of their hard work and dedication. Our
