By Alison Stanton --- Every month, Teen Strong features one or two community programs and/or organizations that are making a difference in the lives of teenagers. Since October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we wanted to feature Theresa’s Fund/DomesticShelters.org and let you know about the important work that they ...
By Stephanie Elliot --- This is part four of a five-part series exploring eating disorders. Part 1: What is an eating disorder? Part 2: What is anorexia nervosa? Part 3: What is bulimia? Part 4: What is binge eating? Part 5: What is ARFID? Have you ever gone on a ...
By Jennifer Nevels, NMD --- Essential oils are concentrated compounds extracted from different plants. There are about 100 essential oils available to use, each claiming different health benefits. Although we lack a lot of research on essential oils, this does not mean that they are not helpful and useful. The ...
By Stephanie Brewer --- Isn’t it great when you can get the ‘insider scoop’ from someone who’s already done something that you’re about to do? Good advice helps us make better choices and sometimes find a ‘shortcut’ to success! A mentor can help us explore options, set goals and guide ...
By Alison Stanton --- According to Youth Changing the World, more than 8 million teens will turn 18 in 2018 prior to November’s Election Day, and 14 million more will celebrate their 18th birthdays by November, 2020. That is a whopping 22 million young adults who will be of voting ...