I recently read a post written by a teen about her experience with respect (or lack thereof) in the classroom — and I found it thoughtful and articulate. Our teens are paying attention to the world around them and considering…
Teen Speak: Talking Clumsy and (Not) Taking It Personally
Clumsy remarks — yeah, we all make them. And it’s okay — and we can learn from them for the next time. Today’s thoughts are from a teen’s perspective on clumsy remarks, courtesy of Lexie. Teen Speak: Talking Clumsy and…
Teen Speak: Notes to Self When Life is Changing
This summer was a season of unknowns. I felt untethered, unsure, and unsteady most of the time. Frankly, it kind of sucked. And now the summer is over. There is comfort in being back in the routine of school, though…
Teen Speak: On Pain and Funks
Curious about a teen’s perspective on pain, funks, and dealing? Below is a “Teen Speak” version of On Our Pain. ON PAIN AND FUNKS By Lexie We all get into funks sometimes, heck! I’m sitting in the doorway of one right…
Crap, That Was Clumsy
Care for a teen’s perspective on clumsy remarks? Check out this post: Talking Clumsy and (Not) Taking It Personally. This morning I was chatting with my mom. I’m working on a talk about parenting toward positive self image, and I…