FAFSA COMPLETION RATES DOWN 33% COMPARED TO LAST YEAR Education Forward Arizona and other Arizona groups offering assistance to boost completion rates and college applications April 29, 2024 – Submissions for this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid...
Can Being Over-Scheduled Be Harmful to an Adolescent’s Mental Health? By Michael Klinkner In today’s fast-paced, achievement-driven culture, many adolescents struggle to navigate schedules packed with academics, extracurricular activities, sports and social...
From the cramped confines of the hotel rooms he called home at two different points in his childhood, Dallas Salas knew a brighter future was ahead. Even so, it’s unlikely a younger version of this remarkable young man could ever have predicted the path he’d...
By Nikki Kontz, Teen Lifeline Clinical Director Some of the most difficult questions you can bring yourself to ask your child are also among the most important. “Have you ever tried drugs or alcohol?” “Has anyone ever touched you inappropriately?” “Are...
By Nikki Kontz You’ve purchased the notebooks, backpack and a long list of other school supplies to make sure your child is ready. You’ve got their new clothes or uniforms picked out and your tween looks great with a fresh, back-to-school haircut. Your...
By Michael Klinkner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker A 2017 survey found 60% of teens had experienced verbal, emotional or physical violence in a dating relationship. Abusive teen relationships can lead to a host of issues like poor academic performance, binge...
