A few days ago, I had a panic attack. For those of you who don’t know, a panic attack is a sudden rush of intense fear or discomfort, which reaches a peak within 10 minutes. My peak was not being able to breathe properly and…
Your phone is probably the one thing you’d never leave home without. It’s your alarm clock, personal assistant, dating wingman, instant encyclopedia, and so much more. Research has shown that teens feel more connected to friends and receive support during hard times by staying close…
Many of us grow up hearing that “pink is for girls, blue is for boys”—that there are certain ways that girls should dress or act and other ways that boys should dress or act. And we are told that this is how it’s always been….
The rush and excitement of the holidays have passed, but the cold, gloomy weather is still here to stay a while-at least in New England. These short, dark days can sometimes make it hard to stay cheery and bright, and often leave us wanting to…
First of all, you don’t need a resolution, the year will go by either way and you’ll rock it! However, if you want to be purposeful about a resolution for the upcoming year, remind yourself you have 365 days and it does still count if…
Being a teenager can be pretty stressful and overwhelming. Whether it’s keeping up with schoolwork, practicing an extracurricular activity, dealing with a recent loss or traumatic event, or just making sure to spend time with family and friends as you begin navigating this world with…
Goodbyes are tough. Sometimes it’s tempting to skip them all together to avoid feeling uncomfortable. However, saying goodbye is important for moving on. Right now you might be leaving friends at summer camp or a summer job. You and your family might be moving to…
In another blog, I wrote about different kinds of racism. Here, I will describe some of the ways you might deal with a racist situation at your school or in your neighborhood. I strongly encourage you to talk with a trusted adult about these types…
Have you heard the name Harnaam Kaur? I hadn’t before today, but as soon as I heard her story I knew I had to share it! Harnaam is a 24yo young woman with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), and like some women with PCOS she has…
In this powerful blog, former CYWH peer leader Chaseedaw Giles writes about how her experience as a childhood cancer survivor inspired her to organize an amazing fashion show. Alive Again took place on June 27th in Washington DC. While backstage at a DC Fashion Week…