New Mexico Parent Teacher Association

As a parent or caregiver, it's important to recognize the link between your teen’s mental health and substance use, and to stay informed and connected. Hear practical advice from athletes at the recent Athletes for Hope panel by watching the recording: youtu.be/Wfgqe4YhTpQ?si…

NMPTA advocates on the Hill AND meets the “ulti-mutt” officers!! #PTALegCon #PTATakesAction

NMPTA on the Hill advocating for students and families #PTATakesAction #PTALegCon

 Constant chatter from social media can have a negative impact on your teen. The number of teens reporting poor mental health has increased over the past decade. The CDC Free Mind campaign has tools for you.Learn more at CDC.gov/FreeMind/Paren…. #DrugFreeMind #YouthMentalHealth

Talking with your teen about topics like mental health and drug use can feel challenging but taking that first step can  make all the difference in your teen's life. Learn ways to connect with your teen at CDC.gov/FreeMind/Paren…

November is National CO Awareness Month and the beginning of cold weather events that could increase your risk of CO exposure! @KiddeSafety is providing families with essential fire and CO safety resources, including a first-of-its kind digital fire drill simulator. Learn more at CauseForAlarm.org. #CauseForAlarm #KiddeFireSafety kiddesafetysimulator.com/us

New school year, new opportunities to create healthy screen-time habits! 📱💡 AT&T’s Ready, Tech, Go! program, in collaboration with @NationalPTA, provides resources like the ScreenReady questionnaire to help families navigate the digital world with confidence.

Join our partner @ATT in reducing e-waste and bridging the #DigitalDivide. Drop off old phones, tablets & laptops at participating stores. For every 10 lbs collected, AT&T helps donate a laptop to a family in need in our community. Find a store near you! att.com/ewaste #sponsored #ptabacktoschool

Strong mental health = superhero skills for life's challenges! National PTA can help your school community be a mental health haven. Learn more here: pta.org/healthylifesty…

Trying to decide if your child is ready for their first phone or device? The PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! program is your guide! Through this collaboration between National PTA and @ATT, parents and caregivers can participate in meaningful conversations about responsible technology use. Explore strategies to create healthy digital habits that benefit the entire family! Learn more at pta.org/readytechgo

This school year, help your child avoid SOMO. Lysol is partnering with actress & mom Lea Michele to help reduce absenteeism & the spread of germs. Learn more below & tell your teacher about free Lysol Minilabs Science Kits bit.ly/LysolMinilabs2… #Sponsored

We recently brought back our YouTube learning series 10 Minutes to PTA the Transformative Way with new episodes to help leaders make their family engagement more transformative. As you’re planning for the new school year, watch the episodes now and be sure to check out the reflection questions and related resources attached to each episode. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Ready to run a Healthy Minds program but don't know where to start? We've got you covered! See how other PTAs have used our programs to make a positive impact on students, families & educators: pta.org/healthylifesty…

How do you promote responsible device use within your family? The PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! program from PTA and @ATTimpact provides resources to determine screen readiness and discuss digital life, creating a healthy digital home! Join this PTA Connected program and get started: pta.org/readytechgo

Hey families! Feeling a little lost in the digital world? We get it! The internet is amazing, but it can also be a bit tricky to navigate. That's where the National PTA and @Norton come in! We're super excited to announce our collaboration on a FREE and awesome tool called #TheSmartTalk. Learn more by visiting pta.org/smarttalk

#TheSmartTalk is all about ditching the awkward silence and having a real, honest chat about online safety! No matter what your family's tech style is, everyone's welcome. Learn more here: pta.org/home/programs/…

If you’re a parent to a student athlete, you know that it takes more than three meals a day to keep active bodies moving and performing at their best. Kids who are participating in sports or exercising for more than an hour a day need to fuel themselves with extra protein and replenish lost fluids with water and sports drinks. ptaourchildren.org/ten-power-food…

Thank you Nathan for your leadership.

Research shows that students with strong social and emotional skills are better prepared for future careers. This #SELWeek, let’s amplify how social and emotional learning (SEL) is helping students build the critical skills they need to thrive! #SkillsforSuccess #ReadyfortheFuture #SELDay

Celebrate #NationalReadingMonth with National PTA! From family reading tips to diverse book recommendations, we're here to help spark a lifelong love of reading. Get free resources at PTA.org/Reading #FamiliesRead