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Helping Kids/Teens Develop Postive Self-Image

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

An excellent, detailed article on the Child Development Institute website on helping the young people in your life develop good, solid self-image: “Parents, more than anyone else can promote their child’s self-esteem. It isn’t a particularly difficult thing to do. …

‘I think I can’ to ‘I KNOW I can’

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In this article on the Psychology Today website, writer Michelle Gielan talks about how to go from “I think I can” to “I know I can”: “If life were to present you with a challenge or if something were to …

Setting a Positive Tone for Your Day

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

We all know healthy living includes good treatment of mind, body and spirit. Why not start off the day with a moment to get your mind and soul into a positive space? Melissa Rouseau talks about this very idea in …

It’s the Effort that Counts

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Carollyne Cheng

Written by Social Media Youth Volunteer, Anne Liao. “If you give up because something is difficult, then what in this world isn’t difficult. I believe that it’s not over yet. You have to believe in yourself that you can make …

Don’t Forget the Importance of Loving Yourself

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Carollyne Cheng

Written by Social Media Youth Volunteer, Qiwen Hu. Many times we forget the importance of self-love and think instead that the key in receiving love lies within others and the world outside us. But remember, we can be happy without …