School: Important but Stressful»
Growing up, we are repeatedly told that going to school is important because it is necessary for our success. What we are not told is that school is stressful and can affect our daily lives. Whether you are in elementary…
Two Tasks of Childhood»
No one in the world today has not been affected by COVID-19. This double-negative illustrates how COVID-19 adversely impacts teens all over the world by causing both illness and isolation. Fortunately, for most teenagers the virus causes only mild sickness;…
Letter to Me… Reflections on Past and Present»
Wisdom comes with each existing day, whether we recognize it or not. I have learned that in life, there will always be challenging situations. Sometimes, we will struggle with and resent those situations; wishing that they wouldn’t have happened to…
Is COVID-19 Changing the Mental Health Stage?»
Like many others, I have deeply felt the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic. While the majority of the epidemic’s effects have been negative, I started to wonder if it was possible that something positive had come from it. More specifically,…
