Own the Beauty in You
Good and bad people don’t really exist. We are all both good and bad, because we are human. You can’t know good without the bad, and vice versa; you must choose based on the desires of your heart and what you truly want.
Writing—for Academics and Life
(This recap features Denise Johnson, a high school English teacher who led a teen workshop on writing.)
Our Children, Our Future
When you impact the life of a child in a positive or negative way, you are creating the hearts, hands, voices, and minds of tomorrow. Do you want to leave a lasting impression on this Earth that is positive or negative?
Fridays, Fun, and Foster Care
Happy Friday, RISERS! I want to thank you for the opportunity to interact with you and look forward to catching you right here every week.
13 Qualities All Good Babysitters Share
(This workshop recap features advice from Jessica Perkins, a preschool worker—who has been in the education system for as long as she can remember—and a mom of four.) Babysitting may seem like it’s all “fun and games,” but the job includes more responsibilities than you might think. I want to share a dozen and one
DREAM
What would I tell my teenage self? Dream bigger. Shoot higher. Shine brighter. Embrace being different, unique, and special. Own the beauty in you. Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something else is more important than that fear. Chase your dreams!! The only true failure is never trying at all.
5 Ways to Improve Family Interactions
(This recap is from a parent workshop by Cara Morales, who works with teens, couples, and families in difficult seasons of life, such as divorce or bereavement. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, professional clinical counselor, and parenting coach who has worked extensively to help high school students overcome depression, anxiety, self-harm behaviors,
Time Management
(This workshop recap is from a recent teen workshop by Robin Turnipseed, a former high school teacher who is now a mother of two, a writer, and the owner of Placementofprettythings.com. She shared several useful tips and tricks on managing time—and self—and how this can lead to a more successful life.)
Conflict Resolution
Keep these tips in mind to help you work toward resolution when confronted with conflict!
How Adoption Changed My Life
Mami’s life has shown me how great an impact one person can have regardless of age, race, or income.
