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Teens as Change-makers: Inspiring Youth Leadership in Communities

Across the globe, youth are advancing to address issues, voice concerns, and take action for the greater good. Their voices are articulating a vision for the future that yields results for environmental sustainability, social justice, and more. The success is due to youth leadership development, the methodical means of helping youth grow the self-confidence, skills, […]

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Friendship First: Building Trust and Respect in High School

Healthy teen friendships play an important role in the overall social, spiritual, emotional, and mental development of teens and pre-teens. It shapes their identity. Through interactions with friends, teens learn to define relationships. Relationships with friends help fill within them their additional need of social support and social acceptance that is vital for healthy development.

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Carrying the Torch: How Edward’s Legacy Inspires Today’s Students

Across generations, there are people who will continue to inspire individuals long after they transition. For the Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation (ETC Foundation), one can’t think of inspirational people, without thinking of a person who inspired in life and beyond, Edward “Eddie” Coombs. Since the formation of the foundation in 2011, the ETC Foundation has

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How to Build a Support Network: Finding Your People in High School

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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Eco-Anxiety: How Teens Can Cope with Worry About the Environment 

What Is Eco-Anxiety in Teens? In recent years, a growing number of young people have begun experiencing what psychologists and researchers are calling eco-anxiety: a chronic fear of environmental doom and a deep sense of worry about the state of the planet. This emotional response, while not classified as a clinical disorder, is genuine and

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Sleep and Screens: How Technology Affects Teen Rest (and What to Do About It)

Technology is a central part of teen life, from homework and texting to gaming and social media. But as screens become more ever-present, one essential part of teen health is quietly taking a hit: sleep. The link between teen sleep and technology has become a growing concern among parents, educators, and health professionals. With many

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