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In Filipino culture, we're often taught to be mahinhin (modest/reserved), to avoid conflict, and to keep our feelings to ourselves so we don't become "ma-drama." While these values come from a place of respect and ...
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Continue readingThe Power of Saying “No”: Building Assertiveness Skills for Teens and Parents
Why learning to set boundaries is one of the most important life skills you can develop Picture this: Your friend asks you to lie to their parents about where they were last night. Your classmate ...
Continue readingBalancing Hearts and Minds: Understanding the Connection Between Mental Health and Relationships
"I can't focus on our conversation right now because my anxiety is through the roof," Mia texted her boyfriend after he asked why she'd been distant all week. He replied, "Is it something I did?" and her heart ...
Continue readingTeen Dating Red Flags: How to Recognize and Respond to Unhealthy Relationships
First relationships and dating can be very new territory for teens. Navigating these early romantic connections comes with excitement, but also uncertainty. For many adolescents, their first relationship becomes the template for future ones, making ...
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