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Ways High School Students Can Get Extracurricular Activities During the Pandemic
Leave a commentJune 29, 2020 by middleearthnj
For many teens, the pandemic has shut down or cancelled many extracurricular activities that are so critical to the college …
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Healthy Conversations Between Parents and Youth of Color
Leave a commentJune 22, 2020 by middleearthnj
Having honest and uncomfortable conversations is a healthy part of growing up. There are some conversations, however, that parents may …
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Grieving in a Healthy Way
Leave a commentJune 15, 2020 by middleearthnj
The year of 2020 has brought a host of losses to everyone worldwide in a variety of ways. One loss …
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Talking to Teens about Racism in America
Leave a commentJune 8, 2020 by middleearthnj
As protests take place around the United States, worried parents of all ethnicities struggle with what to say to their …
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Prepping for an Unusual Summer During a Pandemic
Leave a commentJune 1, 2020 by middleearthnj
Summer 2020 will be unlike any summer your child has ever experienced. Many plans and activities have changed or been …
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How to Handle Teens’ Rude Behavior During Lockdown
Leave a commentMay 25, 2020 by middleearthnj
Rude behavior is fairly common among adolescents, but with so many families locked down in their homes during the pandemic, …
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Crisis is Opportunity for Youth to Build Resilience
Leave a commentMay 18, 2020 by middleearthnj
When asked what characteristics in people create success, experts often include ‘resilience’ on their list. Resilience means coping with adversity …
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Should 2020 High School Seniors Commit to College During Pandemic?
Leave a commentMay 11, 2020 by middleearthnj
Typically each Spring, high school seniors respond back to colleges letting them know if they plan to attend in the …
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Pandemic Lockdown Likely to Increase Mental Health Issues Among Youth
Leave a commentMay 3, 2020 by middleearthnj
Before the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 1 in 5 American children (ages 3 …
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What to Do if your Teen is Ignoring Pandemic Shutdown Orders
Leave a commentApril 26, 2020 by middleearthnj
The stay-at-home orders across the country have been met with a variety of reactions from the public. Some people are …
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