College represents a significant time of transition. You enter a new community and meet new people. With this comes a lot more independence. But with that independence, comes a new responsibility that too many students overlook: managing your own money. Too often, teens get to campus and don’t know how to keep track of what […]
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Social media is where teenagers go to enjoy memes, connect with friends, and find out what is happening in the world, but not everything that gets attention is real. In a rapid-fire digital world, fake news and teens often meet up in ways that can be confusing, misleading, and even dangerous. A shocking headline on
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You feel that knot in your stomach when your feed is full of parties, victories, and all the “wish you were here” moments while you are safely at home. You’re experiencing FOMO: fear of missing out. FOMO is defined as the anxious feeling that everyone else is doing something better than you, without you. FOMO
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High school is a period of change. While attempting to maintain your grades, friendships, extracurricular activities, and possibly even a part-time job, you’re discovering who you are, what matters to you, and how to manage increasing responsibilities. It can feel like a lot because it is a lot. One fact remains constant despite each teen’s
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