Graduation speeches can be wonderful and inspiring and important reminders about living your best life, even if you don't have a mortar board and aren't getting a diploma. I find the very best ones meet the three criteria Jim Valvano had for a really good day: it makes you laugh, … [Read more...]
The high school graduation gifts I’m still using 25 years later
I was very fortunate to receive a lot of love and many wonderful gifts on my high school graduation which was, ahem, a quarter century ago. Some gifts were sentimental, some were practical, and they were all very appreciated. In the practical category, there were a few that have … [Read more...]
10 easy actions teens can take to go green (with added benefits for the whole family)
Today's teens and tweens really care about the environment and teens like Greta Thunberg are leading voices for taking care of the Earth. Earth Day is a great opportunity to empower teens to make a difference for our planet. Here are ten easy actions teens can take to go green. … [Read more...]
Where to find great poems for teens for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. Poems can be powerful at any age, but especially so for teens, and this is the perfect month to introduce them to poetry. Interestingly, poetry and images of poems are popular on social media channels like Instagram and VSCO. Here are some … [Read more...]
12 wonderful quotes from Winnie-the-Pooh
A.A. Milne was born on January 18, 1882 and to honor him and the character he brought to life, Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated every January 18th. (You can learn more about the silly old bear here.) Milne's gentle wisdom and soulful words from the book Winnie-the-Pooh, … [Read more...]
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