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1w ago
February 7th is National Send a Card to a Friend Day! This is the perfect occasion to send a message to a friend that will brighten their day and show the important bond you share. It’s a little thing that can mean a lot!
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1M ago
What does DIVORCE mean to you? I don’t know the answer, but when we see hope as an action, it means we get to choose. It means we get to decide our next step. We get to take our own personal action. We get to step into finding peace within our hearts.
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2M ago
As the year wraps up, we encourage you to reflect…Your life may not be following the path you had hoped, but being grateful and having joy is possible for everyone!
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2M ago
This Thanksgiving, whether you are with your family, with friends, at work, or on your own, it is a wonderful time to pause and appreciate different aspects of life. Ancient Greek storyteller Aesop has an inspiring quote which can help families reflect during this time, while also practicing gratitude.
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4M ago
When we encourage learning about others, recognize differences in perspective, and learn how to grow together, we become the change for our family.
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6M ago
Switching over to the school season is always an adjustment, whether you’re a parent or a child. Having patience, perseverance, and the ability to problem solve can make any school day better, and with a change in perspective, you can also help you help yourself
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8M ago
A Fun "Think About Your Family" Poem
Written by Family Workshop Teen Graduate
What is sweet as far as you can see?
Well, that’s what June ought to be!
As it is National Candy Month,
It is important to remind yourself what is sweet,
So much in life, is a treat!
Maybe your favorite person is your daughter,
Or you really appreciate your father!
More than all the gumdrops in the world,
You love your baby boy or girl.
Whether it is your mother, father, sister, or brother,
This month you can share how you love one another.
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Kids' Turn San Diego Blog
9M ago
Mental Health from a Teen's Perspective
Written by Family Workshop Teen Graduate
The mind and body depend on one another.
For one system to perform to the best of its ability, the other must be in good condition. Just as exercise is crucial for the maintenance of the physical system, an array of variables contribute to the well-being of the mental system. When any one component falls short, the rest fall into disorder.
Any number of things can disturb one’s mental health, from relationships, employment, and social media, to a difficult project at school or a bad sports practice. As m ..read more
Kids' Turn San Diego Blog
10M ago
Parental Alienation from a Teen's Perspective
Written by Family Workshop Teen Graduate
Alien.
What does that word make you think of?
For some, unknown green creatures come to mind. Others think of the mysterious Area 51, or the kind gentle alien representation, E.T. Some have a negative affiliation with the word, recalling a time a family member, friend, or themselves was referenced by the term.
Alienating.
Building from our previous meaning for the word alien, what would you think “alienating” means to a little kid?
When I was 10, these terms were synonymous. So, when my dad screame ..read more
Kids' Turn San Diego Blog
11M ago
Garden of Gratitude Principles
Written by Family Workshop Teen Graduate
Living a positive, successful life is unattainable without gratitude.
Often described as appreciation, gratitude is demonstrating thankfulness for someone or something in your life. Gratitude can also be used as a coping mechanism, often helping with emotion and stress regulation. For those like me, a child of divorce, gratitude is an especially necessary skill and mindset to implement in daily life.
This year, Kids’ Turn San Diego’s Garden of Gratitude campaign represents the overarching process of giving thank ..read more