- AI Companions: Friend or Foe?
Imagine having a conversation with your favorite book, TV, or film character. Not just in your imagination, but seemingly in real life on a computer screen. The power of AI companions and chatbots can make even our wildest dreams come … Read more - Can “Wellness” Products Hurt Me?
How do you know when legal substances that promise wellness, fun, relaxation, or energy are good for you? Or, when feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed, how do you know what will help? Commercials and ads can make any product look … Read more - Tips for Safe Travels
Public transportation can be a great solution if you can’t drive, don’t have access to a car, can’t pay for gas, or don’t have parking. Even more importantly, if you or your ride are too buzzed and need to get … Read more - Growing Gratitude
Everyday life can bring frustration and disappointments. However, taking up an attitude of gratitude can help foster positive emotions regarding ourselves and those around us. Sometimes, the frustrations and problems in our life can loom larger than our gratitude. But … Read more - Strategies for Your Academic Success
Education is a solution to poverty and a key to success. Yet, succeeding in one’s education can bring challenges. As course concepts get more complex, doing well in school will require more time, energy, and effort on your part. It … Read more - Organizing and Leading a Club at School
If you want time to pursue an extracurricular interest and have fun with friends at school, joining a club at school might be the thing for you to do! Maybe you have a particular interest that your school doesn’t have … Read more - Beware the Dangers of Social Media Apps
Today, there are thousands of apps to help with every activity imaginable. This includes tons of social apps that each have unique benefits—but these features also come with unique risks. A study by Thorn reported that the majority of minors … Read more - Dealing With Downtime
If you find yourself bored at home, it can be tempting to spend the day scrolling through Tik Tok or binge watching [insert your favorite celebrity’s name here] interviews. However, overuse of social media and television can have a significant … Read more - Preventing and Navigating a Disagreement with a Parent
Fighting with a parent or guardian can be extremely stressful. You might feel like you are constantly clashing with each other. Or maybe you don’t argue much, but that makes the arguments you do have all the more challenging. Either … Read more - Having Fun with the Fam
Sometimes school work and extracurricular activities can seem overwhelming and make family time difficult.However, taking breaks to participate in recreational activities with your family not only will help you focus better during your academic work but also will give you … Read more - Protecting Yourself From Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery
One of the most frightening things that can happen on social media or anywhere online is seeing an intimate image of yourself posted without your consent or even created by AI without your knowledge. First, know that this is illegal. … Read more - Choose Media That Affirms The Real You
Books, tv, radio, internet and social media are powerful tools that enhance our understanding of the world and ourselves. Chances are you’re probably reading this while binging your favorite Netflix show or scrolling through Instagram or Snapchat. A 2018 statistic … Read more - All About The Balance
School work, friends, relationships, extracurricular activities, family life—it can all seem overwhelming, but it’s all about balance. It may seem difficult, especially when you are dealing with stressful situations, but with some planning and good self-care, you can manage successfully. … Read more - How to Care for Your Health
Caring for your mind and body makes you feel and look better, and is an important practice as you go from childhood to adulthood. Caring for yourself is also a way to love yourself! Below are some suggestions to help … Read more - Great Extracurricular Activities and Opportunities for Teens
Joining an extracurricular activity is great for many reasons: you can grow a talent or skill, make new friends, build your college resume, and enjoy your free time. Some allow you to get physical exercise, while others involve creativity or … Read more - How to Reduce Your Screen Time
Can you imagine living without a phone? No more following your friends on social media or constantly streaming shows. No more easy online shopping or watching hilarious videos. But also… no more depression from comparing yourself to others on social … Read more - Helping Homeless Teens
If you find out that a classmate or peer is homeless, you may feel sad, scared, or overwhelmed. It can be hard to imagine that someone in your circle lives such a drastically different life than you do. Or, you … Read more - What to do if You Hear That Someone Is About to be Bullied
Reporting bullying can be scary. You might worry that if you get the bully in trouble, she will target you next. Or maybe none of your friends are standing up against the bullying, so you don’t want to stand out. … Read more - Navigating Events with Boys
No matter how many boys you see at school every day, formal events with boys—like dances, dates, or prom—can seem intimidating. You might be wondering how you should dress and act, what the boys will think of you, and whether … Read more - Find Friends Who Value You for Who You Are
Have you felt alone—even in a crowded bus or cafeteria? Have you thought you’re the only person on earth who has your interests, opinions, or struggles? Don’t worry: you’re never the only one. There are people out there who understand, … Read more - A Letter to Teens
I hope this message of “You are FOREVER Priceless” touches you deeply. I hope that you can hear it, live it, and spread it. The world you have to navigate in is filled with mixed messages and complex events. You … Read more - Watch Out for the 5 Types of Traffickers
Guerrilla Style Uses threats, force, and coercion with victims. Victims are kidnapped or trapped quickly, and their lives or the lives of their loved ones are threatened. The victim is pressured into work quickly and physically forced into submission; she … Read more - How to Get Help If You Are Being Trafficked
If someone is forcing you, coercing you, or manipulating you to perform sex acts in exchange for money, food, a place to stay, or because you “owe them,” please know this is illegal and is a crime! It could be a pimp/madam … Read more - What to Do If You Have Been Sexually Assaulted
If you have been sexually assaulted, or suspect that you have been drugged without your consent and suspect that you have been assaulted, you need to know that help is available. What has happened to you is a crime. It … Read more - What to do if You are Stalked
Living in fear of another person potentially harming you (or your children) can cause an enormous amount of stress and disrupt your life. But how do you know when the fear is caused by the criminal act of stalking? According … Read more - When You Need to Call for Help: Domestic Violence
Internet usage can possibly be monitored. If you need to exit this page quickly, close the tab or click “Women Deserve Better” in the upper left corner. To delete this webpage from your browser’s memory, go to your browser’s settings. … Read more - Do You Know the Signs of Intimate Partner Violence?
Internet usage can possibly be monitored. If you need to exit this page quickly, close the tab or click “Women Deserve Better” in the upper left corner. To delete this webpage from your browser’s memory, go to your browser’s settings. … Read more - Getting Help with Substance Abuse: Drugs and Alcohol
Many teens experience depression, anxiety, emotional or physical pain, and other mental health struggles. Coping with these is not easy, and without a support system, some teens turn to substance use to manage their struggles. Others think alcohol and drugs … Read more - 14 Tips to Take Care of Your Own Mental Health
Your mental health is so important, but it can be hard to find time to take care of yourself. Luckily, you can improve your mental health even when you can’t take the day off or spend time with others! Here … Read more - Managing Stress
Being a teenager can be hard. Maybe you’ve been abandoned, dealt with a messy breakup, or experienced a loss. Or maybe you’re just stressed about school, overwhelmed by people’s expectations, or simply dealing with a lot of hormones. It’s totally … Read more - 5 Daily Habits for Overall Health
Life can get really busy, and it’s super easy to forget about taking care of ourselves. There are many ways to do self-care during your busy day, and keeping up with good habits is key to staying healthy, both physically … Read more - How to Create a Life Purpose Statement
Purpose statements aren’t just for organizations. They’re not only for CEOs or successful business owners. They can be used for the benefit of anyone — including you. Why write a purpose statement? It may sound a bit silly or tedious, … Read more
