If You Want More Friends, Stop Criticizing
Criticizing is one of the most damaging things that teenage girls do in their relationships. In the latest podcast Summer and Mat discuss why criticizing is ineffective and what you can do instead of criticizing others. Mat also has another allergy attack!
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17 again!
So I have to admit and I hope its okay but I’m not a huge Zac Efron fan compared to others but I saw the movie 17 again and really liked it. I loved the idea that this father went back and was able to see his daughter and son and how they behaved with [...]
Teen Girls and How They Compare
Comparing is one of the most damaging things that teenage girls do to their self esteem. While there are numerous ways girls do this, there are two that stand out. Those two are comparing themselves to others and comparing themselves to the media’s standard of perfection. This post will offer some simple suggestions that can [...]
If You Want More Self Esteem, Stop Comparing!
Comparing ourselves to others is one of the most damaging things that we can do for our self esteem. In this podcast Mat and Summer talk about how we all do this and how we can stop doing it.
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How Can I Survive Family Stress
Life is really stressful right now. There are many things that cause stress for teenagers. In this episode of the Teen Esteem Council Podcast, Mat and Summer discuss some tools that teens can use to help them deal with stress that is caused inside of family relationships.
Acceptance of Self
So lately I have been talking with a lot of people in my office about the concept of acceptance. There are a lot of things that are black and white in this world, right and wrong, productive or unhealthy. Acceptance, I also believe is black and white. We can’t kind of accept something or someone; [...]
SCAT
I read a great book by the author Carl Hiaasen called SCAT.
The story takes place in Florida. A group of school kids take a field trip to Black Vine Swamp. When a wildfire starts, Mrs. Starch sends all the kids back to school. She stays behind to find a missing inhaler.
When she does not show [...]
Mom And Me… Why Do We Battle?
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!
We want to say think you to our the moms in our lives. Thanks for doing a great job!
In this weeks podcast Mat and Summer talk about the struggles that sometimes happen in relationships between teen girls and their mothers. We also give some ways that girls can make that relationship better.
Help For Your Job Hunt
There are two things I would like to give you to help in your job hunt… if you are indeed a teen looking for a job. The first is a bit of advice and the second is a website that I came across that could help you.
First the advice…
A long time ago, an old man, told me [...]
How To Find A Job In Today’s Economy Part 2
We want to thank everyone for listening in the month of April. The response to our podcasthas been terrific. We hope that the ideas that we are sharing with you are making a positive difference in your life.
Last week Mat and Summer discussed a unique way to think about looking for a job. This week [...]
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