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May 20, 2016

The Sibling Effect

For many, the sibling relationship is the longest lifetime relationship, lasting decades longer than parent-child or spousal relationships. This lifelong history of shared family experiences can […]
May 20, 2016

Taking A Stand

My peers and family have always known me as the “good girl.” And you know what? That’s perfectly okay with me. My weekends usually consist of […]
May 6, 2016

Make The Difficult Choice

Integrity is knowing the difference between right and wrong. And choosing to do the right thing, even when it is difficult.  Most people find it difficult […]
May 6, 2016

The Issue of Contagion

Along with the previously mentioned causal factors, a common environmental risk for teens can be exposure to the suicidal behavior of others. When a life is […]
May 6, 2016

Bullying Beyond the Halls

Amanda Atkinson was spending the last week of eighth grade at home, preparing to move to a new school. She had never been bullied before, so […]
April 22, 2016

Lead By Example

You’re sprawled out on the couch, one hand on the TV remote, the other hand digging into a half-empty bag of potato chips in between swigs […]
April 22, 2016

One Father’s Perspective

I am the father of two teenage boys. Over the course of their lives, we’ve had to address the issue of bullying several times. After many conversations […]
April 22, 2016

Weighing in on Stats

Nationwide, 72.5% of students have had at least 1 drink of alcohol in their lives. Each year, about 5,000 people under age 21 die from motor […]
April 15, 2016

Generation Z

If there is one thing digital natives—a.k.a. Generation Z—strive for, it’s to be unique. Yet too often, people who stand out from the crowd are treated […]