What Happens When Teens Don’t Finish School?
In 2009, 8.1 percent of American students ages 16-24 years old dropped out of high school. Their decision not only affected their own future, but also the future of our nation. High school dropouts are...
View ArticleNeed help paying for college? Attend the FAFSA Frenzy in MO!
Want someone to pay for your (or your son/daughter’s) college? From the St. Louis Post Dispatch: High school seniors looking for help with federal financial aid applications can attend a series of free...
View ArticleLove Hurts? Look for the Warning Signs.
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Intense lyrical conversations between Rhianna and Eminem in the popular song, “Love the Way you Lie” might sound glamorous, but...
View ArticleInspiring Young People Beyond Knowledge
Last Friday, the Gephardt Institute for Public Service at Washington University and the Danforth Center for Religion and Politics hosted a discussion with Dr. Parker Palmer. A noted educator,...
View ArticleBuilding Social Capital with your Teen
Parenting a teenager can be a new, uncharted territory for many parents. Boundaries and expectations change as you witness your child become a young adult. As confusing and uncertain as these times...
View ArticleTop Five Money Tips for Teens
Risk diversification. Credit scores. Check fraud. If these terms are making your head spin, then you’re not the only one. Financial literacy can be hard to achieve, and saving money isn’t easy when...
View ArticleAll I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten – But Why?
Remember that kitschy little book, All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten? You might remember flashbacks of it during its peak in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Cute little posters were...
View Article‘Bully’– A Must See Movie
Were you ever bullied in school? Do you remember seeing someone else get made fun of or physically harmed by their peers? It usually starts with behind-the-back name calling— “fat,” “smelly”, “ugly.”...
View ArticleThe Problem with “Disadvantaged Teens”
The most jarring practices in the field of social services surround the way we describe or talk about the young people we serve. Disadvantaged? Poor? Socioeconomically depressed? Though utilizing...
View ArticleTips for the New Employee – Job Skills for Teens
Congratulations! You’ve landed your first job as a paid (or possibly unpaid) employee! You’re one of the few. The proud. The useful. Whether you’re babysitting or filling lunch orders, here are some...
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