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How to change your surroundings when you need a change
By Emmie (Golfing girl) and Holly (Celyn)
When we have a bedroom or a room in our houses we can get used to how everything looks and become bored with it over time.
How do we change our surroundings? This will depend on what you're comfortable with. Some people can change everything in the bedroom right away and they are fine with this. Then you have other people who have a hard time with changing their surroundings and that is ok, so... 2 Comments
10 ways to make you loathe laundry less!
By Cassie (cynefin)
Laundry - you either grin and bear it, or you bear it with the absence of a grin. Some find the fresh, clean laundry smell and the folding of clothes to be calming, but others do not! Here are a few things that might make your laundry, whether at home or in a laundromat, more tolerable.
Air dry your clothes when possible. Air drying your clothes makes them smell fresh, especially because excess heat in the dryer can take away... 1 Comments
Travelling Abroad
By Haley (Halcyon)
While travelling abroad can be an amazing experience, it can also be quite stressful. Travelling abroad requires a lot of organisation and planning. Things like insurance, passports, currency, flights, and other factors need to be taken into consideration before travelling. Everything must fall into place to ensure a safe and timely trip. Here are some things to consider while planning your journey.
Passports and Visas
Before you think about... 1 Comments
Double standards: What they are and how to cope with them
By Cassie (cynefin)
Double standards sometimes have a few variations in their definition. They are frequently observed among romantic and familial relationships and friendships and coworkers. These standards occur when someone expects another to act a certain way but does not hold the themselves to the same standards. They can also be seen when someone treats two friends differently, or even in abusive relationships. Double...
Reflecting on 23 Years of TeenHelp!
By Stacey (Stacey) and Dez (Wheek!)
TeenHelp turned 23 years old on July 13, 2021! To celebrate, myself (Stacey) and Wheek! (Dez) took some time to reflect on our years on TH and talk to other “oldies/OG/long-time” members. For many of us long-time members, TH started as a safe, supportive community that helped us through all kinds of challenges but quickly became more than that; with many of us developing life-long friendships and shifting to Staff...
Things you can do at home during a lockdown or any period of isolation
By Emma (Golfing girl)
It can be difficult to figure out what to do during a lockdown or any period of isolation. No matter how long you need to isolate, it can be very upsetting and we can become depressed because we are not out doing what we usually do. So how can we spend the time at home?
• Play a game. If you have any siblings or family members that you are living with, see if all of you can play a board game....
10 Important Driving Lessons for Your New Teen Driver
Learning to drive is exciting. For most teens, it is something they wait for and anticipate for years. For parents, however, the situation can be nerve-wracking. While this is true, you can share some tips and lessons with a teen driver to help ensure they remain safe while behind the wheel and avoid being involved in car accidents.
While teaching your teen to drive is challenging, you can ease the situation's stress by teaching...
Essential Oils
Brittany (.Brittany.) and Cassie (cynefin)
What are they?
Some people might think that essential oils are just another money grab, when in fact they are very useful in many ways. Essential oils are highly concentrated natural ingredients that can be found in different types of plants. These oils can give a lot of different health benefits than modern drugs can and they have no side-effects. Each essential oil fragrance has over 100 different compounds in it, which ... 3 Comments
Trees with a twist: Halloween tree décor
By Cassie (cynefin)
When people think of trees as décor, they typically think of Christmas or Christmas trees. After all, Christmas trees have been a tradition for many people for quite some time. Christmas trees have served as inspiration for other holidays, such as Halloween.
Halloween trees are exactly what they sound like: they are similar to Christmas trees, but feature Halloween ornaments and lights. They often have a cute tree topper...