The Journal
Counselor’s Perspective: Social Media and Teens How it is Affecting Our Youth from a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
The data is slowly coming in on the impact of social media on our kids. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor shares her resources and experience on our "Counselor's Perspective" segment. Read More
Disastrous Expectations: Adding Insult to Injury in the Grieving Process
After the sudden loss of my mom, expectations became my nightmare. Read More
10 Ways To Be A Good Friend In Grief
Trying to help can backfire if you don’t know what to say or do. Read More
Let’s Take a Tech Break Together!
Dear Students and dear Parents are films that are part of our global Character Day initiative, an annual day that unites millions of people in schools, companies, and homes to develop and deepen their character (strengths like empathy, grit, gratitude, social responsibility, and leadership). Read More
Join Millions for Character Day 2019 September 27-28!
Join us for Character Day and take the tech/life balance challenge! Use the challenges in your class, home or with your group of friends. Read More
Character Day!
Character Day is an annual event that unites millions of people in schools, companies, and homes to develop and deepen their character: strengths like empathy, grit, gratitude, and leadership. Read More
ABC’s Black-ish Star Marsai Martin Challenges us to Get our Kid’s Eyes Checked Annually
Marsai Martin urges parents to make their kid's eye exams an annual priority. How glasses impacted her self-confidence and helped land her the role on ABC's "Black-ish". Read More
Interview with 15-Year-Old “Black-ish” Star Marsai Martin | Prioritizing our Kid’s Vision Health
Bree Jensen had the opportunity to sit down with ABC's "Black-ish" star Marsai Martin to hear her compelling story and challenge to make our kid's vision a priority. Read the full interview here. Read More
FamilyCircle.com contributing articles | Info for parents navigating the teen years
Bree Jensen talks all things teens as a freelance journalist for Family Circle. Find your topics that relate and join the conversation. Everything from digital wellbeing to funny mom moments. Read More
Jaron Lanier, A Big Tech Insider Gives us the Real Talk on The Impact of Social Media Algorithms on our Kids
Algorithms are designed to manipulate us. Studies have shown that social media usage releases a chemical called dopamine. When our followers, likes, and comments increase, we feel a sense of euphoria. In the end, this rewards based business model is leading to addiction and behavior modification. Learn more. Read More