All About The Balance

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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. Here are some tips:  Remember that however you use these tips depends on what your … Read more

How to Care for Your Health

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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 you be as healthy as possible, but remember to also follow advice from your healthcare … Read more

How to Reduce Your Screen Time

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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 media. No more anxiety from being bombarded with information. No more strangers telling you how … Read more

Helping Homeless Teens

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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 may find that you share similar struggles of food insecurity or safety concerns. Whatever the … Read more

Navigating Events with Boys

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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 it will be the best or worst night of your life. Here are some tips … Read more

Find Friends Who Value You for Who You Are

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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, so how can you find them? If you feel like no one shares your interests… … Read more

A Letter to Teens

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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 have inherent worth and dignity. Your body is yours, and it is not meant for … Read more

Watch Out for the 5 Types of Traffickers

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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 may be drugged. If the victim is rescued, it is easier to break her from … Read more