PEER+FAMILY
How Much the Words You Choose Matter
Christa Acevedo shares why the words you choose can have a devastating affect on someone’s life
How to “Find Your People”
Christa Acevedo gives professional advice how to surround yourself with the best people
Living in The Shadow of a Successful Older Sibling
My older brother is 4 years ahead of me. He was popular, got straight As in all honors classes, and he was a varsity football player. The problem is, everybody expects me to be like him, but I’m not. I don’t play football and schoolwork is harder for me. How can I make them stop? It is very, […]
What to Do When My Divorced Parents Criticize Each Other
Well, the first thing I want to say is that I’m sorry. Even if this divorce is the “right” thing ultimately, I know it’s hard when it’s happening. It can feel like you are caught in the middle. I hope you have a good friend or support person that you can talk to about it […]
My Parents Want Me to Play a Sport I Hate
This is one of those questions that’s tough to answer without knowing your parents. Are your parents good listeners? Do they typically value your opinions? I hope that you have at least one parent who will listen to you if you approach them the right way. Think about who that is–or who is closest to […]
Who Are You – And How Do Others See You?
Do you ever wonder who you really are? Maybe you feel like many different people all trapped in one body. Sometimes, you enjoy being very social, fashionable and extroverted, while other times you might think this really makes you feel uncomfortable and realize you’d rather be with people that are more mellow, quiet and chill. […]
How to Get the Respect You Want and Deserve
Respect is something everyone deserves. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, black or white, gay or straight, educated or not, rich or poor…you deserve respect. It is not unreasonable to expect this from others. Respect simply means “to show regard or consideration for.” How hard is that really? The alternative to respect […]
If I Can Laugh When I’m Happy, Why Can’t I Yell When I’m Angry?
Someone recently said to me, “If I laugh when I’m happy, why can’t I yell when I’m angry? It’s the same thing. People smile and laugh when they’re happy and they frown and yell when they’re mad.” When people get very angry and start yelling at others, they often hear, “Stop yelling at me” or […]
