As our nation’s Independence Day approaches, it’s a great time to consider how to instill good citizenship in youth, since they are the future of our country. With our nation so divided and political tensions running high, you might feel disillusioned with spouting off any rhetoric that supports America. While it’s true that our country is far from perfect, there
Read moreAlmost every school in the United States struggles with smartphone use in the classroom. Some argue we should incorporate the technology into lessons since it’s such a vital part of our daily lives, while others argue that youth need a break from the devices and lose valuable class time due to the distractions. It’s hard to know what the right
Read moreAlmost every athlete experiences some nerves before a big competition, but some athletes, especially youth, are prone to competition anxiety, when the nerves start to negatively impact their performance. A young athlete might feel like their thoughts are racing, or their stomach feels upset, or they just can’t seem to focus. Competition anxiety is even more prevalent in athletes who
Read moreThere are so many online dangers for parents to be concerned about that it can feel overwhelming. Sadly, it’s important for parents to be aware of the latest threats to their teens, and sextortion is a big threat and more common than you might think. The most current sextortion trend targets boys between 14 and 17 years old. Adult predators
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