By Mia Simonsen, a Boston-area mom and former financial writer and editor who enjoys traveling, swimming and playing the piano. Let’s face it. Being a teen can be an awkward time – bodies are changing, and there is so much pressure to have a superstar body. And all those movie and TV images of svelte models or iron […]
Texting Behind the Wheel
Tap, tap, tap. Scroll, scroll, scroll. It’s the familiar dance of fingers tapping on cell phone. For teens, texting has morphed into the main outlet to communicate with friends, update social network status and stay connected with the rest of the world. In fact, digital natives haven’t known anything different. Their online and offline worlds […]
Dealing with Loss and Grieving: Finding a Safe Place to Mourn
By Adrianne Loggins. a freelance writer with a Master’s degree in journalism from Northeastern University. Whether it’s a beloved pet who dies, the death of your grandmother, or a breakup with a boyfriend, losing someone or something you care about is like drilling a tiny hole inside your heart: it’s a deep pain that never […]
Body Under Pressure: The Body’s Response to Stress
By Remy Marin We all know that stomach clenching, neck cramping, finger twitching feeling of stress. It creeps up on us before a big exam or when there’s too many responsibilities piled on your plate, and makes finishing everything that much harder. When you think about it, it’s weird that stress, an emotional response, is such a full-body […]
Thinking Ahead: Smart Planning For The Future
By Kim Keough Once you become a teenager, you start hearing the familiar question, “What do you want to do with your life?” or, “What do you want to study in college?” “What’s your career goal?” It’s great to have a sense of direction regarding your future but these can be loaded questions. All too often […]
Goal Setting in Seven Easy Steps: Tips for Teenagers
Attention teens! Is it possible to accomplish anything you set your mind to? Yes! But life has a way of throwing curveballs. Even so, research shows that those who succeed have a plan and an advocate. Here are 7 steps to achieving your goals: 1. FOCUS: Identify the long-term goal or aspiration. 2. PURPOSE: Determine small, achievable steps that can be […]
Why Teenagers Take Risks: Looking at the Teen Brain for Clues
By: Karen Feldscher, BodiMojo project manager and mom with 30 years of writing and editing experience. Ever do something stupid you regretted later? Take a risk and you weren’t sure why? There may be a reason why you reach for a bag of cheese curls instead of an apple when you want a snack. Why you skipped […]
Jumpstart the Summer! Some Tips to Refresh Your Life
By Remy Marin, Teen Editorial Manager with a personal mission to help every teen de-stress and recognize what truly matters in life. At the beginning of last summer, I was in a bit of a slump. Exhausted from the school year, I took a week or so to recuperate. So this summer, I’m gearing up to mix […]
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