The Happiness Project
Many people say that the one thing they want in life is to “be happy.” Sometimes when you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, they’ll answer that they want to “be happy” too. So what is happiness exactly? What…
Art for Teens
I recently visited the Institute of Contemporary Art here in Boston. Hidden along the waterfront area, I was able to discover all of the great things the ICA has to offer inside and outside the building. Right now they’re showcasing a collection by Jim Hodges:…
Healthy Summer Smoothies
Summer is well underway and you may have noticed that smoothies and other blended drinks are a popular trend. Smoothies can be a healthy choice when made with ingredients such as vegetables, fruit, milk, or yogurt. However, sometimes smoothies can be loaded with not-so-healthy ingredients…
Healthy Hydration for Hot Weather
Now that the hot summer weather is here (at least for those of us in New England), it’s important to think about drinking plenty of water and other healthy beverages to protect yourself from the heat. It might be hard to believe, but water makes…
The Role of a Bystander
Did you know that more than 50% of the time, bullying stops within 10 seconds of a bystander stepping in to help? This means that empowering bystanders to take action may be the key to stopping most bullying from happening. Bystanders are considered to be…
Tips on How to Talk to Your Parents
Although it can be difficult to talk to your parent(s) or guardian(s), they love and care about you and have your best interests in mind… but how exactly do you begin a conversation with them?
Fact or Fiction: The Truth about Oral Contraceptive Pills
Oral contraceptive pills have been prescribed for many years, but they still get a bad rap. I don’t necessarily feel obligated to defend the “Pill”, but I do feel compelled to clear up popular misconceptions that still seem to plague the most common treatment for…
Boston 2024
Have you ever watched the Olympics on TV and thought, “I wonder what it would be like to watch the Olympics live”? Well, if you’re living in the US in 2024, you might be able to have that experience without paying thousands of dollars in…
Reflections from a High School Senior, Class of 2014
I recently graduated from Boston Latin Academy and I must say, it feels great to be a BLA Alumni. Every graduation ceremony consists of the valedictorian speech, headmaster’s speech, and my favorite (especially this year): our 2014 Class President’s speech. He started off with mentioning…
Talking to a Social Worker Can Help
Have you ever thought it might be helpful to talk to a professional about a personal issue? Someone who isn’t your friend or a family member? Maybe you’ve thought about this when you were feeling upset, angry, or stressed out. It might surprise you to…