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  1. Cool Mom, Out of Control Kids: How to Regain Authority Without Losing Your Connection

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    Q: We have that house where all the kids like to hang out. That’s just how I like it. I’m the “cool mom” and, truth be told, it’s a bit of an ego boost for me. That said, sometimes these kids are a bit much. They help themselves to food in the kitchen and leave a mess. They’re rowdy and have cursed within my earshot. I’d like to rein them in a little bit, but I don’t want to sacrif…Read More

  2. The Aftermath of the Pandemic: Navigating the Surge in Teenage Depression and Suicide

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    Depression in teens- especially teen girls- is on the rise. Teen girls are about 3 times as likely to have experienced depression recently than teen boys, according to the Pew Research Center. Some people theorize this could be because of the increasing popularity and usage of social media, which impacts the mental health of girls greater than boys, according to a 2019 study from The University of…Read More

  3. Making the Most of Your Second-Choice School

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    Q: When applying to colleges, my top dream school was always Tufts; I could envision myself being there and I began to fall in love with it even more, every day. However, I got rejected last weekend and I am going to attend my second choice, Lehigh. Although this was my second choice, I didn't consider going here because I was infatuated with the idea of Tufts. How can I get emotionally psyched to…Read More

  4. What Is the Best Type of Exercise For Mental Health?

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    Q: Help me settle a debate. My best friend says that cardio is the best form of exercise to lift one's spirits this winter. I think I have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and so we've been discussing it. I disagree; I find cardio repetitive and mundane and I would rather just lift weights. But I'm not sure it's going to help as much and he seems very confident in his opinion. What do you all thi…Read More