Young Adult
Maybe you’ve watched the popular Netflix series, “Squid Game” in which the main character, Seong, has a problem with gambling and has fallen into financial debt. Seong, along with others who are in debt, risk their lives to play a series of deadly games for the chance to win prize money. It’s an intense story […]
PERIOD. I’m not talking about class periods or the statement “period”, I’m talking about a woman’s monthly menstruation cycle. As a woman myself, I can say that my first experience with my period was not great. I come from a family where talking about your natural bodily needs is not common or comfortable to talk […]
As a child, we had some consistency in our daily lives: wake up, get ready for school, have breakfast (maybe), go to school, get back from school, have dinner, go to bed, and do it all over again. Although this may not have been your exact day, it was likely somewhat similar. Now, as young […]
One important skill to develop as a young adult that was never taught in school but was expected was time management. Time management is an important skill that is incredible for anyone to have in their toolbox and is a skill employers look for in an employee. Having a strong sense of time management can […]
What are ACEs? Every child deserves a happy and healthy childhood, but unfortunately, some children have experiences that stop them from having this. These experiences are called Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). You are probably wondering what ACEs are. ACEs are traumatic events that take place from the ages of 0 to 18. There are 3 […]
Dental hygiene refers to the steps you are taking to keep your teeth healthy or work towards making your teeth healthier. Dental hygiene is an important part of overall oral health and is important for keeping your mouth clean. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) notes that “good oral health helps you […]
Intro: As we enter different stages of our lives, we encounter new experiences with a variety of people. Some of these encounters may lead into romantic relationships, which can be a confusing experience to navigate around at any stage of the lifespan. It is important to understand the parts of a healthy relationship in order […]
Dear Young People: It’s OK To Not Have It All Figured Out It’s okay to be unsure of what you’re going to do for the rest of your life. As young adults, we have so much time to decide what career, family, and life we want to have and we can change our direction whenever […]
The Importance of Vaccines Vaccines have always been important in preventing disease; however, they are now more important than ever. The importance of vaccines is something that often goes overlooked. Vaccines are a type of preventative medicine—they are used in order to prevent a disease from occurring, rather than treating the disease after it occurs. […]
Did you know that an infant needs 14 to 17 hours of sleep every day? That’s just under 3/4 of the day spent sleeping. Now, I know all my teenage friends would probably like to sleep for 17 hours a day, but that’s not typically recommended. In this blog post I’ll go over what sleep […]