LET KINDNESS WIN! By: Kathy Lamb A new school year is starting and each of you has a chance at a new beginning! What will this year look like for you? We challenge you to make this your Personal Year of Kindness! What will it take for you to choose to see the good in[…]
What is your DASH? By Eugene Seals I chose to work with Dignity Revolution because we touch the lives of kids across the entire country. We have the ability to come into school and tell every kid they are valued. We get to encourage people to save lives. Dignity Revolution gives hope. I[…]
I had the opportunity this summer to speak about Mental Health. I was able to share my own journey and also how this generation that is growing up with social media is more likely to struggle with depression than any other generation. For three reasons: They are seeing in real time if they are being left out of an[…]
What is your true identity? By: Kathy Lamb When I was a teen, I would describe myself as a chameleon. I could change according to my environment, or more literally, the people I was with at any given time. Be the studious girl…done! Be the fun, trumpet-playing band kid…BAM…done! Be the mostly invisible girl around the[…]
As your students are graduating from middle school (or high school), it’s both an exciting and scary time for them. You may not realize it, but they are going to remember you forever. You may have just seen yourself as their teacher of science, math, English, health or something else, but to them, you are[…]
How do you know if your feelings are really depression? • If you are losing control of your life situation. • If you cannot control your emotions. • If you think that your situation is hopeless and will never improve. • If you have suicidal thoughts. • If nothing seems to give you joy anymore[…]
Nothing seems to be going right in my life, and I honestly feel like just giving up most of the time and crawling in a hole. I feel like a failure most of the time and I’m tired of feeling so down. I don’t want to burden anyone with my problems, but I don’t understand[…]
DATING: Who, When, Why? Navigating the whole area of dating comes with many questions. Parents usually have ideas of what age you should be when you are allowed to date and they probably have good reasons for that. You may feel differently, but talk with your parents and try to come to an understanding. What[…]
PRESSURE: I just graduated high school and peer pressure was a really big deal in my school, and I just want to let other youth out there know that it is possible to make it through high school without giving in, especially when you have others that will stand with you. It’s not always easy,[…]