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Scholarships can be a huge relief for students and families because scholarships do not have to be repaid like student loans. Instead, scholarships provide students with financial support without the burden of debt. Every year, millions of students can graduate with significantly less student loan debt and are better prepared to focus on their studies […]

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and be grateful for our blessings and the people in our lives. Thanksgiving is also a time to start thinking about giving back. Community service for teens can be a great way to honor the holiday. Instead of focusing on food and family, Thanksgiving can provide a

People who are not involved in the sport might not be aware of the unique set of duties high school athletes may face. The student-athlete has demanding practices and weekend competitions in addition to demanding coursework and social activities, while peers might spend the weekend sleeping in or scrolling on social media all day. All

Adolescence is one of the most important and transformative stages of life- a stage characterized by emotional growth, identity growth, and the quest for independence. It is also a time of great vulnerability to the pressures of academics, interpersonal relationships, changing self-concept, and the whole daunting task of visualizing the future. This is a time

With the increasing pressures of school work, social media, and uncertainties about the future, adolescent mental health has become a prime focus in recent years. Teens who are healthy and academically successful are still faced with complex challenges and issues rarely faced by other generations. Luckily, gratitude practices for teens may prove a powerful and

In a fast-paced, hyper-connected world, youth are constantly bombarded with messages, images and “shoulds” about who they must be. Social media influencers, celebrities, and trendsetters dominate their feeds with images of excellence and unrealistic idealism. Amidst all this noise, many teens struggle with issues of identity, belongingness, and self-worth. It is in this context that

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,

The pressure from the student athlete is at its peak in 2025. With all of the pressures of schools, year-round skill training, as well as those pressures in a media culture, the attainment of real student athlete balance is a real problem. It is expected that a student athlete can excel in their studies (AP

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.

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