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It seems every business, celebrity, and adolescent with a pulse has a Twitter account. Are you a part of the Twitterverse? If you are not I’m willing to bet that the teens in your life are. Myspace has been laid to rest, Facebook is on its last leg, and Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr are occupying lots […]
As a busy professional, I choose my television viewing very carefully. I really don’t watch that much TV but when I watch a program that gets my seal of approval I blog about it so I can share it with you. CBS (network) has created programming to capitalize on the economic downturn and tough job […]
Happy President’s Day! What If Our President Was a Foster Care Alumni? If the President of the United States was a foster care alumni would 21 become the age that youth exit foster care nationwide? If our President was a foster care alumni would local agencies receives more and not less funding for child […]
My last blog post focused on ways you can get involved to help teens in foster care thrive. One thing that keeps me motivated and uplifted is music. Today I want to introduce you to the song (and video) “If I Were Brave” by Jana Stanfield. I heard this song for the first time just […]
Survive = to continue to exist or live after Profanity, nonchalant attitudes, defiant behavior, substance abuse, unprotected sex, sexting, lack of motivation, seclusion, running away, and a dozen other actions by teenagers can be symptoms of serious health and mental health conditions. These behaviors should not be ignored but they may also be coping mechanisms […]
I became a mother in my sophomore year in college. How could I protect and nurture this little life? I think it’s safe to say that we have grown up together. The more I learned about myself the more I was able to help my daughter embrace her individuality. As my passion and purpose became […]
I didn’t watch any of the Super Bowl this past Sunday! No, I didn’t even tune in for the high priced commercials or to see Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, or Jennifer Hudson. I don’t live under a rock; I’m just not a football fan. I am a fan (advocate) of youth in foster care, however. I […]
A goal is the purpose toward which an endeavor is directed. Setting goals helps you clarify what you want and what you need to do to achieve it. Today I want to provide you with a template for SMART goal setting with youth. Related Blog: A Life List Is Better Than A Bucket […]
Happy first Monday in February! We ushered in 2013 with excitement about living on purpose and the enthusiasm continues. As you know, The Teen Toolbox blog and services have been dedicated to supporting youth in foster care and raising awareness about the needs and potential of teens at rick of aging out of the foster […]