Tips for managing online school
Author: August Clarke Alberta is coming out of lockdown and students are now back in the classroom, though it’s not clear if schools will go online again if cases increase.…
Thank you Calgary Youth Foundation and Youth Central!
Thank you Calgary Youth Foundation and Youth Central for providing funding to help us welcome back our ConnecTeen volunteers! The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily disrupted our program and this funding helped…
Cyber-bullying during COVID-19
Author: Isha The internet is an important tool, especially during COVID-19 as it keeps us connected and informed during this difficult time. Research shows that cyber-bullying has increased 70% during…
Learning to take a break
Author: Heena We’re well into January now, and for many students it is peak school-season. Between tests, assignments, work and personal life, it seems like there aren't enough hours in…
Becoming your own best friend
Author: Heena “We have to learn to be our own best friends because we fall too easily into the trap of being our own worst enemies.” - Roderick Thorp There's…
A note on navigating social media activism
Author: August Clarke One of the things that was most noticeable to me following the start of lockdown in the spring was the rise in activism on social media. #BlackoutTuesday…
Dealing with anxiety
Author: Andrea Anxiety is a normal human feeling that all of us experience at certain points during our lives. Whether it is due to a big exam coming up, an…
5 positives from the COVID-19 pandemic
Author: Isha The COVID-19 pandemic has made 2020 a very challenging year for most of us. And it is completely valid if your feelings about this year have been largely…
Let’s Talk About TikTok
Author: August Clarke TikTok has gradually been taking the world by storm. It’s nearly impossible to deny the addictive nature of the app. (I, too, have found myself scrolling for…
How to Cope During Self-Quarantine
Author: August Clarke “Trust even the bleak times. When you reach the end of the tunnel, then you will know why this all had to be.” - Melody Beattie In…
