SUCCESS Articles – Page 4

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Why Forgiveness Is Difficult (But Important)

Lori Freson

Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense, lets go of negative emotions such as vengefulness, with an increased ability to wish the offender well (wikipedia.com). Another definition (Merriam-Webster) is forgive: to stop feeling anger toward (someone who has done something wrong) : […]

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One Proven (Free!) Way to Help Teens Deal with Stress

Katie Malinski

Imagine a pill that helped children cope with stress better, improved mood and physical health, had no serious negative side effects, and didn’t cost a penny. We would all want one, right? Well, it’s not a pill, but there is something that does all those things:

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10 Signs You Are Ready To Leave Home

Lori Freson

The grass always does seem greener. It is not uncommon for teens to believe that adults have it made. No rules, you can do whatever you want. All you want is to be an adult with no rules. Often, though, you fail to realize all of the responsibilities that come along with that, and adults […]

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Great Summer Projects For Teens

Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson

The classic back-to-school essay assignment “What I Did On My Summer Vacation” could describe a watershed moment for your child. Help your teen see the possibilities.

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4 Cool Summer Job Ideas For Teens

Dr. Seth Meyers

Once you reach the age of 16, you become eligible for all sorts of paying jobs. You can check the specific laws in your state, because some states will even let you start legitimately working when you’re even younger. Overall, the age of 16 is a good time to start working because you have hopefully […]

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Why You Should Invent a Job This Summer

Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson

Instead of getting a job like everyone else – or, more likely, looking for a job like everyone else and probably not find one – help your teen assess his skills and interests and the needs of the community.

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Are You Bored? Try These 10 Solutions

Lori Freson

It’s finally here. Summer is upon us. All school year, you were so stressed and so busy and all you wished was for summer to come. And now that it’s here, you’re bored out of your mind. While you are used to being over-scheduled and under-rested, it sure didn’t take long for that to wear […]

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Are You a Stressed Graduate?

Lori Freson

So, you’re almost there. You’ve made it to your senior year of high school, and by all indications, you will be graduating. You’ve worked hard, hopefully had a lot of fun, and now anxiety about the future sets in. All around you people are talking about testing and prep classes, grades, scores, and AP tests. […]

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How to Make a Big Decision

Lori Freson

As a teenager, you face the necessity of making many big decisions. When you decide to do your homework or study to get good grades, that’s a big decision. If you choose to have a job, or a boyfriend or girlfriend, those are also big decisions. You will need to decide if and what type […]

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#StandUp #SpeakUp #NeverAgain

Lori Freson

Dear Teenagers, You get a bad rap much of the time. You can be selfish, impulsive, and make really poor decisions. Also, you can be moody, lazy and flat out rude, which likely drives your parents crazy. But, all of that being said, I have to hand it to you. The voices that I’ve heard […]