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 January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we wanted to feature StreetLightUSA ...
By Nikki Kontz --- This holiday season, being present, instead of giving presents, could be the best gift you give yourself and others. During the weeks leading up to schools’ holiday breaks, calls typically increase on our crisis hotline. Our callers are teens, who simply need a listening ear to ...
By Kristen Donia --- The original title for this article was “What Does A Positive Body Image Look Like?” That was until I realized that in the context of our bodies, it isn’t about what a body looks like, contrary to what the media might have us all believe, it ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – Today, many young adults do not understand the power of a good savings habit. I started working as a young teen and loved getting a paycheck. To me, earning money meant freedom (SHOPPING!!). At the time, I did not realize how valuable it would ...
By Miriam Aliberti --- “Look” says your friend as she presses down the waist of her yoga pants to reveal a butterfly tattooed on her skin. You’re tempted to get one of your own, but wonder if this is a good idea. Permanent tattoos have become popular in recent years. ...