Know when to show your backbone.
Category: Teen Years
When you’re confronted by negativity
Even when you’re not in an awesome mood yourself, you can still share a genuine smile and a kind word with others.
Physical flaws – accepting yours and handling uncouth opinions from others
As you see things you don’t like – and you will – let’s talk about it.
Mind your vibe (and your tone)
Never underestimate how tone of voice can influence the meaning of your words.
When you don’t feel like being nice
Know when it really matters to be nice? When you’re emotional and sleep-deprived and stressed and sad and somebody comes at you with an attitude.
Handling unwanted attention (and peer pressure)
I will pull no punches here. I don’t want you blindsided.
Hurt people hurt people
Mean jabs are one of the harder facts of life. Understand its origin, and rise above it.
When academic subjects are hard for you
You got this, sis.
When you babysit and the kids are asleep
Your job isn’t done once the littles in your charge have fallen asleep.