How to Succeed in School Without Really Stressing

Who said that growing up was ever easy? When we were “coming of age,” there were at-risk behavior temptations. Teen anxiety and family conflicts over school grades did exist. With modern technology, multi-tasking increased, and the ability to focus exclusively on homework decreased. This, combined with teen involvement in many activities, has increased adolescent stress and anxiety…

TeensRonnie SilverAugust 16, 2018High School, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, SuccessComment

Performance Perfection – Blessing or Curse?

What is perfectionism? Well, according to psychology, perfectionism is a personality trait that is characterized by striving for flawlessness, setting high performance standards, critical self- evaluations, concern about others’ evaluation. General perfectionism can affect all aspects of life. Perfectionists often measure their self-worth by productivity and…

ParentsRonnie SilverAugust 14, 2018Mental Health, What Made Maddy Run, High SchoolComment