Teens
The Real Damage from Social Media
The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Social Media and Youth Mental Health advisory outlines the latest scientific evidence regarding social media’s effects on youth mental health. The report recommends actions that policymakers, technology companies, parents and others can take to ensure the online safety of young people. This post highlights key findings from the advisory. Current Levels of Teen Social…
Read MoreDo You Have a Bully?
If you are a teen or preteen between the ages of 12 to 22 you understand bullying. Even if you haven’t been bullied yourself you understand that it is a pervasive and distressing issue that continues to plague schools, communities, and the lives of countless adolescents. It is a problem that not only affects the…
Read MoreHow to Pick the Right College
How to Pick the Right College Choosing the right college is a very complex decision that includes a variety of factors that may, and should, evolve over a long period of time, perhaps years. You will need to consider your potential areas of study, your chances of getting accepted, the cost for four years, potential…
Read MoreThe Case For Chastity
If you are a high school student or younger, I would like to offer some very strong advice that you are unlikely to hear from anyone other than your parents. I might also receive some heat for this suggestion, and I don’t care. I can certainly defend it. My advice is; If you are a…
Read MoreIs College Right for You
In the United States 60-70% of high school graduates enroll in some form of college or higher education. Some people go back to college, later in life, part or full time, as a result of exploring other options like trade schools or the military. It seems to me, strictly through personal observations from reading articles…
Read MoreFinding Happiness
The International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology published a study called What Makes Teenagers Happy. The study was published in 2012 and included other research on the same subject matter. The findings, at least to me, were not surprising. Healthy relationships with family, friends, playing sports and other activities and participating in church groups…
Read MoreWhy are Teenagers so Sad ?
In a few of my other blogs I mentioned that I have worked with teenagers in most demographics in several different capacities. One of my motivations was this subject. Teenagers and happiness. I have noticed a very slow decline in happiness among teenagers. I can understand that children in the foster care system have little…
Read MoreThe Importance of Goal Setting
When I decided to pursue a certification as a health and wellness coach it was primarily to work with divorced or single parents with kids. Having gone through a very difficult time as a single divorced parent, it took me years just to make my way back to normalcy and even longer to land at…
Read MoreKnow Your Talents
Skills development is an essential aspect of personal and professional growth. As technology, industries, and job requirements continue to change, individuals and organizations must adapt and upgrade their skill sets to remain competitive and relevant. In the past, many people held jobs for life, relying on a set of skills learned early in their careers.…
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