Raise your hand if you truly feel happy. If you raised your hand, great! If not, why? Take a moment to think about what’s holding you back from happiness. Maybe you’re thinking, “If I had more money, I’d be happy.” Maybe you wish to have more friends, a better job, or the ability to travel. […]
What’s on your Thankful Plate?
My daughter was assigned a project over the weekend called “Thankful Plate Full.” To complete the project, she had to gather pictures, magazine cut outs, drawings, etc. of things for which she was thankful. For as much as school projects can be a pain in the you-know-what for parents, I was actually excited to help […]
Peer Pressure during the holidays
Now that Halloween is over, we are slowly starting to see signs of the holidays everywhere. Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and before we know it, Christmas will be here. With long breaks from school and everyone talking about the new gadget they hope to get, it is important to shed some light on the peer […]
Dear Teenager, I see you: You Are Not Alone.
Dear Teenager, I’m writing to tell you that I see you. I see you struggling to find your place in a crowded room. Afterall, it can be really hard navigating all of those complicated social circles. One misstep and you could potentially end up being the highlight of everyone’s Twitter feed. I wonder if you […]