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Worried and Sad about Discussing my Poor Grades with my Parents

Posted on January 30, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Hey there, thanks for the really great question! A lot of people struggle with talking about their grades, especially when parents have high expectations and you aren't always able to…

School is completely stressing me out and I feel like I’m on the verge of a breakdown!

Posted on January 9, 2018 by ConnecTeen

First off, we would like to apologize that this post is a little later than normal. The website has been having some technical difficulties and we only recently received your…

My school is toxic and I get anxious and stressed whenever I need to go. How can I stay calm and positive?

Posted on January 5, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Hey there, thanks for reaching out to us. It can be really tough staying positive when you're forced to go somewhere that doesn't vibe with you. The best ways to…

3 simple ways to study more effectively

Posted on November 16, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Authour: Chaten With school comes tests and hours of endless studying, and honestly, studying isn't something that all of us really want to do. Sadly, it’s a fact of life…

How do I make friends if I’m shy?

Posted on September 29, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Author: Angela Ziegler Socializing and making friends comes more easily to some people than it does to others, and many people are apprehensive when it comes to getting to know…

Take a Self-Care Day

Posted on September 14, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Author: Yi-Nuo Stressed? Tired? Burnt Out? Listen. You're smart, hardworking, success-oriented, and driven. I get that. But there is literally not a single human being who has ever existed on…

Have you noticed ConnecTeen’s new look?

Posted on September 5, 2017 by ConnecTeen

At ConnecTeen, we always strive to ensure that you feel comfortable reaching out to us. That’s why we have updated the look of our branding and website, and changed our…

Stress Management

Posted on June 15, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Author: Diana Prince I don’t think there’s a single person who’s a teen or older that hasn’t experienced stress. Stress doesn’t have to come from school, it can come from…

How do you get support when a parent(s), guardian(s), friend(s) do not understand your current situation and you’re afraid to get help without them knowing?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Being in a tough situation can be hard, especially when you do not feel like you have any supports to help you get through the situation. Sometimes all it takes…

How do you contact someone who is not answering their phone and no one knows where they are?

Posted on May 23, 2017 by ConnecTeen

That is a great question, and it can be difficult as to understand how you might respond to the situation. When someone doesn't answer their phone it usually because they…