With some parts of the United States beginning to make marijuana legal, a lot of teens may be wondering, “if the drug is legal, it must be safe, right?” It’s important to keep in mind that a lot of things that are legal can still…
The last six years of my academic life were hard. They really were. I attended Boston Latin School in Boston, MA. BLS is one of the three prestigious exam schools in the Boston area and sixth graders from different elementary schools in the Boston Public…
Picnics, beach lunches, cookouts, and hot temperatures; these activities are a lot of fun, but they may can spell trouble for the food we eat. I’ve blogged about food safety for your lunch box, but now let’s talk about summertime food safety. Summer presents some…
There is a lot of advice thrown around about how to live “healthy”, including fast fixes for weight loss and quick cures for anything that might be bothering you. Social media is full of these resources, telling you what to do and think. If you’re…
Identity theft is often associated with adults who may have lost their savings to criminals. When most people think of identity theft, teenagers don’t typically come to mind. Criminals, however, are targeting school aged children and seizing the opportunity to ruin their credit even before…
For many teens, the thing they are most looking forward to as the school year ends is vacation, and stress–free days. After many months of mentally exhausting work, projects, and presentations, it’s understandable why students just want to relax. Even though it’s very tempting to…
There are things that you need to accomplish before you go to college so that when you arrive you’re organized and ready to take on new challenges. Below are some tips to help you get started:
Recently I went on a service learning trip for my environment class. My friend and I decided to go to Cradles for Crayons in Brighton, MA. Before I signed up to volunteer there, I never knew this organization existed. I learned that this organization w2as…
First signs of spring in New England: warmer weather, trees budding, school year winding down, and FRUIT! After the long winter we had, it was a welcome sign that summer is approaching. Berries, including blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries, are in season in the month of…
Imagine the following situation: You’re at a party, and you see two people fighting, then one person hits the other. Many other people witness this, yet no one does anything about it. This is known as the “Bystander Effect,” when the presence of others somehow…