VIDEO 3: Forming Healthy Friendships
Welcome back! For the final chapter of our Relationship series, we're discussing how to form and maintain healthy friendships. For teens, finding great friends can be very challenging, especially when they're experiencing insecurities while simultaneously trying to impress people. This video shares my experiences with that dynamic, as well as how I rebuilt my reputation after being a Grade-A frenemy. For adults, being aware of who our teens hang out with is important to ensur
VIDEO 2: The Benefits of Being Single
Welcome back to A+ Life! Today we continue our discussion about relationships by talking about the benefits of being single. In the media, single characters are often portrayed as being weak or evil. This sends the message to teens that to be single is to be less than, or wrong. But there are many benefits to being single--in fact, to have strong, healthy relationships, learning to love yourselves is the first step towards being #RelationshipGoals. Editing is slowwwwwwwly ge
A+ LIFE RADIO
You know about the A+ Life YouTube channel and blog, but did you know you can also hear from me on the radio? I run a biweekly radio segment out of Wausau, Wisconsin that airs from 6:45-7:00 AM on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. You can listen to them here by clicking the "Hometown Morning" link and searching through the archives for February 1st. It's a little tricky to find, but it's worth it! I'll be posting these as they come out. I'm very thankful to Oliver
VIDEO 1: Toxic Teenage Relationships
Welcome to week one of A+ Life. This month's theme will be relationships--we will dissect the meaning of that word in many different ways, and explore the possibilities of teenage love--both good and bad. In this video, you will learn a lot about me. My experience with a toxic relationship has both ruined me and revitalized me, and while I wish it had never happened, I am proud of everything I have learned from it. Now, as I release this story to you, I hope you, your teen, o
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