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The Calgary International Film Festival and youth empowerment through film

Posted on September 25, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Author: Andrew This year, I had the privilege of serving as one film previewers for the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF). I was one of ten high school students tasked…

What can I do to make myself feel better about my little sister growing up too fast?….

Posted on July 6, 2020 by ConnecTeen

"She's only 11, but she's reading books like Shadow-hunters, talking and doing audio calls with people she doesn't now IRL online, and swearing and spending all her time on social-media.…

Good nutrition habits during quarantine

Posted on June 16, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Since we are at home, we may struggle with having balanced and nutritious meals. This is because we have been thrown out of our usual routines, so we may eat…

Motivation: The foundation to your success

Posted on June 2, 2020 by ConnecTeen

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Author: Isha The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in schools closing, and may have led to your after-school activities being cancelled and the loss a part-time job. If you’re finding it…

Politics and you

Posted on May 4, 2020 by ConnecTeen

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Author: Isha Let me start with some startling statistics about youth and voting: 47% of youth (aged 15-19) likely to vote in the next federal election was substantially lower than…

How to keep busy while social distancing

Posted on April 20, 2020 by ConnecTeen

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Author: August Clarke Having to remain in isolation from all of your friends and loved ones can be extremely tough at times, and down-right infuriating at others. Unfortunately, this is…

Teens and video games

Posted on April 6, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Author: Isha Video gaming continues to emerge as a common source of entertainment for many teenagers. The main debate lies in whether the effects of video games are negative or positive.…

5 Quick, Healthy Snacks to Eat When You’re Hungry

Posted on February 24, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Author: Anne Stirling Sometimes all you want is a quick, healthy snack that you can make at home and eat on the go. Hopefully this blog post will give you…

The Paradoxical Commandments

Posted on February 3, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Author: Anne Stirling In 1968, Kent Keith wrote “The Paradoxical Commandments.” I want to discuss it today because it is important to remember that no amount of hard work, kind…

How to Manage Your Time

Posted on January 20, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Author: August Clarke No matter how old you are, developing good time management skills is really useful and will probably save you a whole lot of stress down the road.…