Tag: teens

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Get Better at Skee-Ball With These Pro Tips!

By TWK Admins • August 2, 2024

Skee-Ball is a classic arcade game. If you love the game and want to get better, this blog is for you. Whether you’re aiming for the elusive 100-point hole or just looking to improve your overall game, these pro tips will help you get better at Skee-Ball! Correct Your Throwing Technique First things first, let’s […]

A trio of friends standing outside of their white van, holding their arms out to the air as they stretch and smile.

Is Van Life Really As Freeing as It Looks?

By TWK Admins • August 2, 2024

The idea of hitting the open road in a van and living life on your own terms is incredibly appealing. But deciding if van life is really as freeing as it looks requires some deeper exploration. Before you pack up and set off on your adventure, let’s break down the reality of living in a […]

Does Bullying Cause Suicidality in Teens?

By TWK Admin • May 3, 2018

While there may never be a singular answer to why teens – or anyone else for that matter – commits suicide, there are certainly some common factors. Keep in mind, however, that two teens can face nearly identical circumstances and one will make it through while the other will not. Having said that, here are […]

What to Do if a Friend or Family Member Has a Drug or Alcohol Problem

By TWK Admin • April 9, 2018

In 2014, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration concluded that approximately 22 million people suffered from a substance abuse disorder. In 2016, that number dropped by only 1 million. The same study found that 8.2 million of those people also suffer from a mental health disorder for both years. While living with addiction […]

5 Stupid Things Teens Do That They Might Not Realize Are Crimes

By TWK Admin • April 3, 2018

Remember that house you toilet-papered with your friends last Halloween? Or maybe the nude photos you sent to your boyfriend? How about mooning that annoying teacher in the school parking lot? All potential crimes. These are the top 5 stupid things that we see teenagers doing that are potential crimes with real, punishable consequences. Don’t […]

Six Summer Jobs You Won’t Find at the Mall

By TWK Admin • March 5, 2018

For teenagers, getting a job for extra cash during the summer is considered part of growing up. A summer job is a great opportunity to earn extra cash and gain valuable skills that are applicable to the real world and hopefully future careers. In fact, many businesses are looking for seasonal workers to lend a […]

How to Teach Teens Vehicle-Ownership Responsibility

By TWK Admin • March 5, 2018

The day your child becomes a vehicle owner is going to be a glorious day for them but will probably be a frightening day for you. You’ll worry a great deal about whether your child is responsible enough and ready for vehicle ownership. But there are things you can do to help prepare them. Here […]

How to Deal With the Aftermath of a Car Accident

By Willie Pena • November 2, 2017

By now your driver’s ed teacher has scared you with all the teen car accident statistics out there. You know that you are likely to experience an accident sometime before adulthood. Although the period following a traffic accident is likely to be characterized by confusion and shock, dealing with the aftermath will require that you […]

6 Ways to Make Bank While Still in High School

By Editor • October 26, 2017

Many famous entrepreneurs got their start at an early age. They often cite starting a service based business or online shop as their first venture. Even if you aren’t aiming to become a CEO in the near future, earning some extra cash on the side can allow you to save for items or experiences without […]

How to Be Safe and Healthy as a Sexually Active Teen

By Willie Pena • October 2, 2017

If you’re a teenager and have decided to enter into a sexual relationship, you have to make sure you and your partner are safe. The consequences of unprotected sex are lifelong and can be devastating. There are several steps you can take to prevent unwanted pregnancies, STDs, and other incidences. Keep reading for some important […]

Texting and Driving Will Probably Kill You

By Willie Pena • August 22, 2017

We’ve all had times in our lives when we’ve felt invincible – catching the winning touchdown pass, receiving a first kiss, or acing the math midterm you’ve been stressing about for weeks. Unfortunately, some of us tend to feel invincible even when we’re very, very not. According to textinganddrivingsafety.com, nearly 1,600,000 people were involved in […]

How to Talk to Modern Teens About Drug Safety

By Willie Pena • August 7, 2017

Drug use is an important topic, and all teenagers need to know about dangerous substances and how to avoid them. Drugs have just been named the number one killer of people under 50 in the US. It is a horrible situation, and not helped by images of rappers constantly blowing marijuana smoke or Coachella-bound hippie […]

Can I Go To Jail for Smoking Weed?

By TWK Admin • August 1, 2017

Every year, more states are voting to legalize Marijuana for either medical or recreational use. Canada legalized medical marijuana in 2001, and Trudeau has recently championed a bill to legalize recreational use. Seemingly everywhere in the Western world, it is becoming easier and easier to find places where one can purchase and consume cannabis legally. […]

How to Deal With High School Bullies

By Willie Pena • June 29, 2017

Dealing with high school bullies can be a big issue for teens and there are ways it can be dealt with effectively with positive results, which can put an end to bullying whether the confrontations are physical, verbal, social or internet related. High school students who become the targets of bullies need to be equipped […]

3 Untold Challenges of Teen Pregnancy for Girls

By Editor • May 31, 2017

It seems like the media had changed its narrative of teen pregnancy over the past decade. Once portrayed as the ultimate mistake that an adolescent girl could make, teen pregnancy today is borderline glamorized, with reality shows and YouTube channels portraying it as almost no big deal at all. Talking about teen pregnancy is tricky. […]