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3 Easy Ways For Teens to Keep Energized

Jill Castle

The teen years are a time of heightened growth and development, a time when optimal nutrition is critical, and a time when our children’s bodies become adult-like. Yet, many teens have bad habits that sacrifice good nutrition!

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10 Qualities of a Good Person

Lori Freson

Have you ever wondered what makes a good person? Do you often think that people are just terrible and think about all that is wrong in this world? You are not alone. I have frequently pondered what qualities make a good person. As a teenager, you’re at a stage in your life where you really […]

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5 Rules of Social Media – Are You Breaking These?

Lori Freson

As teens, you are fully aware of the prevalence of social media in our society. It seems to be the preferred method of communication amongst teenagers these days. From sharing where you are, whom you are with, what you are doing or even what you are eating, constant and consistent use of social media seems […]

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Do You Need to Change Schools?

Lori Freson

Middle School and High School can be some of the most challenging years of your life. As you’re going through the developmental stages, each one brings with it different challenges and potential problems. Peers can be incredibly cruel, not to mention how inappropriate many teachers and staff members can be. If you’re not the smartest […]

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When You Make a Really Bad Decision

Lori Freson

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your parents or others are asking you what the heck you were thinking or why on earth you did something and the only answer you can come up with is, “I don’t know?” I mean, the reality is that you actually know you made a really […]

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When Your Parents Are Never Around

Lori Freson

It’s hard enough being a teen these days, without any added problems or pressures. But when your parents are never around, things can get really tough. While many teens might think that having total freedom and no parents to boss them around and nag them would be a dream come true, the reality is that […]

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Are You an Enabler?

Lori Freson

The term enabler is often used when we talk about addictions, but it also applies to all sorts of other problematic behaviors. An enabler is a person who encourages or enables negative or self-destructive behavior in another (Google Dictionary). For teens, this could look like lying for a friend so they don’t get in trouble […]

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What to do When a Teacher is MEAN

Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson

Don’t smile until Christmas! is the old teacher adage but what if your child’s teacher doesn’t even know how to smile? What can you do if your child complains that his is teacher is mean?

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Would You Rather Be Right or Be Happy?

Lori Freson

Would you rather be right or be happy? Don’t answer so fast. I know it seems obvious that you’d rather be happy, but is that really accurate?

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8 Healthy Habits of People Who Eat Out

Jill Castle

Did you know the average family eats out 5 times per week? That’s a lot of eating out! In order to eat out and maintain a healthy diet, the right frame of mind is important to have.