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Our First Journey Girl Goes to College!
Our First Journey Girl Goes to College!...(Read More)<< MORE >>
"High" School...Really?! -- A Message to Parents
I'm almost embarrased and a little AFRAID to admit that WE (parents and Leaders of Youth) have A LOT to learn!
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O. So Classy!
Congrats to each of the FABulous graduates of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa!<< MORE >>
#Warning!...8-Warning Signs for Parents of Teens in Abusive Relationships
#Warning!...
How many young lives are at stake for the sake of “love” (or as my mother used to call it, ‘puppy love’)? Even more, are parents even remotely aware of how severe this issue is for teen girls and parents around the world?...Read On for the 8-Warning Signs for Parents of Teens in Abusive Relationships<< MORE >>
Ask Journey Girl...
Feeling Left Out...<< MORE >>
NEW Book to Teen Girl EmPOWERment
New Book for Teen Girl Self-EmPOWERment!...Click to Purchase<< MORE >>
Your Gifts...Your Talents!
Recently, while out in my local community, I met a young lady in one
of the most peculiar ways...<< MORE >>
of the most peculiar ways...<< MORE >>
Top (12)Tips for Better Self-emPOWERment
Journey Girl's Top (12)Tips for Better Self-emPOWERment...
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Note to Parents: (10) Things Your Teen(s) WISH You Knew About Them...
(1) It's easier to open up and talk to you when their thoughts and feelings are being considered too. << MORE >>
#STOP the Silence
I recently attended a most unique event/experience of a select few
inner city youth in Atlanta, GA. We learned to used our VOICE to #Stop the Silence!...<< MORE >>
inner city youth in Atlanta, GA. We learned to used our VOICE to #Stop the Silence!...<< MORE >>
#Freedom!
I can remember having a curfew that meant being home before dark, and
wishing to have more freedom. One thing I learned is that having the
freedom to come and go as you please is a privilege (not a right) for
a teenager. I also learned that some privileges have to be EARNED. << MORE >>
wishing to have more freedom. One thing I learned is that having the
freedom to come and go as you please is a privilege (not a right) for
a teenager. I also learned that some privileges have to be EARNED. << MORE >>
Teen Domestic Violence...another form of bullying
In the words of the teen from Florida, "WE can surely help to put an END to this type of violence." - MY WORDS EXACTLY!...
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Graffiti...Gangs...and (Your) Teen(s)...
While walking through a neighborhood recently, I noticed some graffiti writing in the middle of the street. I immediately thought to myself, "wow, do people STILL draw graffiti these days"?...<< MORE >>
#Earthquake
In the wake of the most current events of the largest (8.9) earthquake, and the tsunami that measured over twenty foot waves in Japan, we must remember the children. What About the Children?!...<< MORE >>
7 Things that Your Child's Bus Driver May NEVER Tell You!
These 7-things mentioned that your child's bus driver may NEVER tell you are being shared here to give parents, kids, youth leaders/workers, and caregivers alike some "food-for-thought"... << MORE >>
Fear vs Respect
4-Ways to tell if your child respects or fears you?!... << MORE >>
(14) Things Your Teen(s) Will Probably NEVER Tell You!...
It is a challenge for teens to open up to parents (and sometimes adults in general). We've composed a list of about (14) fourteen things that your teen may NEVER tell you. But, it doesn't mean that they don't want to say it...
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5-Ways to be SMART About LOVE
I would like to encourage men, women, boys, and girls everywhere to focus on the following ways that it can personally ‘pay-off’ to be SMART, and continue to show love, even AFTER Valentine’s Day. << MORE >>
Having An Attitude of Gratitude
Sometimes we have to remind ourselves (and our youth) to be thankful...<< MORE >>
Texting While Driving
You took a risk to send/receive that message, but guess what?!...It can wait!
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WAIT!!!...Be Patient!
WHY MUST WE WAIT?! (who has this answer???...)
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Time Management Tips for Teens
Proper time management is a value that has been (and continues to be) instilled at an early age (remember the school bells?!)
Here are a few helpful tips to help better manage time, in an effort to be
more punctual...
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Self -R-E-S-P-E-C-T
R-E-S-P-E-C-T...what does it MEAN to you?!
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Productive Teens!
We all have intentions of setting out to get ALOT done in the few hours we have in each day. Well, imagine it from the viewpoint of a TEEN!...
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Tips on Self-Pride for Teens
Having pride can be viewed in a positive or negative light. But what about "self-pride"?!...<< MORE >>