Finding an Internship By Dez (~*Just Keep Swimming~*) An internship is a program where a college student is able to work in their field while still attending school in order to gain more experience in their field. During an internship the student is able to learn about their field from a supervisor who has a number of years of experience. An internship is sometimes required by the college the student attends. In other cases, the student may voluntarily decide to complete an...
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25 Years of TeenHelp Memories As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, current and former members of TeenHelp were invited to share some of the things they love about the site. Answers ranged from specific features and memories to the overall feel of the site and the community of people who spend their time here, but one thing remained consistent: TeenHelp has been a supportive and welcoming place that has changed many people’s lives for the better. Read on to hear about the lasting...
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Movies to watch during the spooky season By Cassie (cynefin) Spooky season is quite a fun time, from pumpkin picking and hayrides to cozying up on the couch to watch your favorite Halloween movies. Here are a few different Halloween movies to consider watching now, or any time of year. Please note that no horror movies are included in this list; it is meant to be a lighthearted, feel-good list of movies. While some of these movies are Halloween themed, others have minimal mentions or are...
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How to get your motivation back during lockdown By Haley (Halcyon) With many of last year's challenges continuing into the new year, it's not surprising that the coronavirus has had a detrimental affect to our motivation and energy levels. Routines have been disrupted and your days will probably look a lot different to this time last year, but you are not alone. Here are some ways to help get your motivation back. Reframe your goals. Due to lockdown restrictions, what...
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Coping with stress while in school By Dez (Onism.) and Cassie (cynefin) Going to school can be a stressful time but it is important that you find ways to reduce or eliminate some of this stress so you can stay healthy and happy. This article discusses some of the ways you can reduce some of the school-related stress in your life. Eliminating stress There are many things you can do to reduce the overall amount of stress you are feeling.
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25 Things about TeenHelp By Sue (Silvan) and Hollie (Everglow.) Twenty-five years ago, a website called TeenHelp was founded. Since then, the site has become an increasingly popular space for teens from many different countries to come for support, advice, friendship and community. Over the years, TeenHelp has evolved and adapted, but continues to be a safe and inclusive space for anyone who needs it. To celebrate an amazing milestone, here are 25 interesting facts about the site today....

Reasons that rats make great pets By Hollie (Everglow.) When people think about animals to keep as pets, the obvious often comes to mind. Happy puppies with their wagging tails, or cats who sleep on your lap and play with balls of string. It makes complete sense of course - who doesn’t love a furry friend to snuggle with on a bad day? While a bit more unconventional though, rats can also make amazing pets. They sometimes get given a bit of a hard time, but domesticated rats can be smart,...

How to determine your feelings By Cassie (cynefin) Sometimes when you're struggling with something, it can be hard to acknowledge or put words to how you're feeling. This can cause frustration or difficulty communicating with others. Here are a few things to try when you're coming up blank. Assign a color to your feelings. It doesn't have to be the typical "I'm feeling blue" or "I'm seeing red" either. If that's helpful, go for it. If not, dig deeper: maybe you're a...
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New Year's resolutions list By Emmie (Golfing girl) A lot of people make New Year's resolutions every year and they do not accomplish what they have picked and just give up because they either pick too many things or they are unable to complete what they have picked. Let's try a different way and see how we can complete our New Year's resolutions list together. Step one, make a list of things that you want to do or change about yourself. For example, exercise more, helping out...
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