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“Stop, you’re embarrassing me.” I can still hear it—probably because I said it myself as a teenage girl. For many parents, the talk feels awkward,
It’s one thing to teach a lesson, another to handle the moments when a student opens up about something difficult. Maybe it’s stress at home,
It can be hard to know how to bring up anxiety or depression with a teen. Sometimes it feels like walking on eggshells, or like
Let’s be real—talking to parents or guardians about how you’re really feeling isn’t always easy. But if you’re struggling with your mental health, reaching out
It was a spontaneous college night. The kind that probably started with late-night food and ended in a tattoo shop. I was with a few
Success, achieving goals, and getting better is not just about hard work; it’s about understanding the science and how we can trigger reward affects in
Hi friend– A Word of the Year, defined by Elizabeth Rider is, “…your constant (yet gentle) reminder to focus on creating positive change [throughout the
Growing up, I was the “gifted kid.” I started in 4th grade I think when I was placed in a high achieving math class, and
My favorite holidays always have a hint of celebration – the Fourth of July, Christmas, Birthdays, and especially New Year’s. This is in large part
My grandpa, a man who faced numerous challenges early in life, always made a point to be present and involved as a grandfather. One of