At BodiMojo, we support teens’ emotional intelligence, confidence, and empowerment. We know that teens have amazing potential: they’ve got grit and they’re resilient. But sometimes life gets in the way, and teens can’t bounce back as easily. While bouts of sadness, moodiness, and difficulty concentrating are a normal part of life, extended episodes may be […]
What’s Up With Today’s Teens {Infographic}
It’s back-to-school time! Time for a check-in with today’s teens: Teen graduation rates are up, teen pregnancy rates are down, and fewer teens are smoking nowadays! The not-so-bright side? The average teen eats too much sugar, is far too stressed, and faces a high risk of dying from a preventable cause. So, what’s up with […]
Gossip and Rumors: Coping with Verbal Bullying
By Mia Simonsen, a Boston-area mom and former financial writer and editor who enjoys traveling, swimming and playing the piano. Hey teens, remember the game “telephone?” You may have played it as a kid. Everyone sits in a circle and whispers a story to the person next to you. The game shows how quickly a […]
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 […]