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With resources in spades, it’s difficult to understand why affluent kids often struggle in school. But along with wealth comes high pressure that often has a debilitating effect on the motivation, mental health, and the academic success of today’s youth.
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The Real Reason Why Affluent Kids Struggle In School

With resources in spades, it’s difficult to understand why affluent kids often struggle in school. But along with wealth comes high pressure that often has a debilitating effect on the motivation, mental health, and the academic success of today’s youth.

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Preparing your teen for higher education comes with a certain degree of pressure for parents, especially those who are worried about their teen finding success as an adult. That pressure can be overwhelming, and every choice, every rolled eye, and every application can feel like they will make or break your teen’s future. That’s normal! But you don’t have to panic, we have steps you can take to help prepare your teen for higher education, including the importance of a gap year for some teens.
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Parenting Your Teen For Higher Education

Preparing your teen for higher education might send a shock of panic through your body, and while unpleasant, that’s a normal reaction. Parents want to ensure their kids will succeed in their first foray into adulthood, and we’re here to give you some quick tips to help you feel confident preparing your teen for college.

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The question of whether teens should work or not is often hotly debated. Research shows that although there are some challenges that come from adding one more thing to your teen’s plate, the benefits of working when young far outweigh any negative outcomes.
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Should My Affluent Teen Work During High School

The question of whether teens should work or not is often hotly debated. Research shows that although there are some challenges that come from adding one more thing to your teen’s plate, the benefits of working when young far outweigh any negative outcomes.

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Adventure activities help students develop self-efficacy, grit, purpose, and drive. In addition, our program offers individual and group therapy to heal the root of mental health struggles such as depression and anxiety.
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How Outdoor Adventure Therapy Can Combat The Effects of Screen Time

Screen time—and the rate at which it has permeated childhood—has been a hotly debated topic during the last decade, but it is here to stay. If you’re wondering how to wrestle your child back from a digital world that is all-consuming, we offer a practical solution to limiting screen time through adventure therapy grounded in nature and human-centered relationships.

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Research shows that this concerning trend can do both long-term and short-term damage to a developing teenager’s brain and mental health.
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Why The Rise Of Cannabis Use In Teens?

If you are concerned about the rise of cannabis use among teenagers, you’re in good company. Research shows that this concerning trend can do both long-term and short-term damage to a developing teenager’s brain and mental health.

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Recent trends and data show that kids failing college are more at risk for living in poverty and unemployment than their college-educated peers. While there are many reasons for these failure and dropout rates, many find balancing school, work, and family issues in a higher educational setting difficult.
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These 5 Stats About Kids Failing College Will Surprise You

Recent trends and data show that kids failing college are more at risk for living in poverty and unemployment than their college-educated peers. While there are many reasons for these failure and dropout rates, many find balancing school, work, and family issues in a higher educational setting difficult.

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