Trying new things did not come easily to me in high school. I was a particularly anxious teen, afraid of new experiences and of doing anything outside my comfort zone. I remember going home from school each day feeling disconnected from my peers and bored with my usual homework. I really wanted to join activities…
Finding your own style can feel impossible when there are always new trends, “in” ideas for fashion and makeup, and unspoken rules about how you’re supposed to act. What if I told you that in a world that tells people how to dress, how to talk, and how to express themselves on social media, it…
Celebrity mental health stories are everywhere in our world of social media and stardom. It’s hard to go anywhere without hearing about a famous person’s breakup, a stay in rehab, or even a heartbreaking loss. Did you know that reading these headlines could be affecting your own mental health? Don’t get me wrong, I love,…
Dealing with conflict is hard, especially when the argument is with a friend or someone you see every day at school. Have you ever been in an argument and just not known how to handle it? Many people fear conflict and avoid it at all costs. Many times, people just don’t know what to say…
Teen dating can feel like something everyone else is doing, especially when you have those friends who always seem to be in a relationship. When you’re the only single friend, it can be hard to be around couples who seem so blissfully happy. If you’re constantly surrounded by couples, it’s easy to slip into the…
Teen acceptance is something every young person is looking for, whether it comes from friends, teachers, coaches, or you. As parents, it is hard to know how to support our kids as they begin to really embrace more independence. Sometimes we want to point out to our teenagers that what they are doing is not…
