Choosing when to start working is a pivotal question in helping teens grow into responsible and independent adults. As parents, guardians, and educators, understanding the right time and the potential benefits of adolescent employment can guide teens toward a brighter, more self-sufficient future.

Topics: teens, parenting

Summer has a way of bringing warmth and sunshine into our lives. Still, it can also make things a bit more complicated for teenagers who are experiencing a lot of hormonal changes while on the rollercoaster of puberty. As temperatures rise, you might feel more concerned about your skin breaking out, staying fresh while the sweat glands are going into overdrive, and experiencing a wide array of new sensations and emotions for the first time that can affect your self-esteem and mental well-being. 

Topics: teens, Emotional Wellness, Personal Hygiene

Topics: young adult, teens

Topics: foster children, teens, Maryvale foster children, Changing Lives Blog, Changing Lives

About two years ago, Montebello’s Schurr High School student Caroline Kelly Smarts decided she wanted to complete a Gold Award project. 

Topics: foster children, teens, foster youth, Changing Lives Blog, Changing Lives, Community-Based