Meditation Lowers Blood Pressure By Yvette J. Brown CWK Network Tipsheet | Related Information | Resources “When the body becomes more rested, it has a chance to throw off stress and strain, repair itself, to bring the blood pressure back to normal.”– Dr. Vernon Barnes, study author/physiologist, Medical College of Georgia – […]
Retouched Photos By Yvette J. Brown CWK Network Tipsheet | Related Information | Resources “[The re-touching] helps you remember the beautiful parts of you instead of the negative things you would like to forget. And that really helps your self-esteem.”– Jessica, 17 – Jessica, a 17-year-old high school senior, graduates this year. […]
Alcohol Web Sites By Robert Seith CWK Network Senior Producer Tipsheet | Related Information | Resources “I don’t know if it really makes me want to drink beer or not, I know it’s a fun game.” -17-year-old Jarrod Smith, who says he plays a game on the internet that’s hosted by a […]
Teens of Gay Parents By Robert Seith CWK Network Senior Producer Tipsheet | Related Information | Resources “A lot of teenagers will use (the word) ‘gay’ to mean ‘stupid’ or ‘dumb’… which is not true.” – Jordan Prince, 14, who’s mother is a lesbian – When Jordan Prince was nine, his mom […]
Chess Teaches By Robert Seith CWK Network Senior Producer Tipsheet | Related Information | Resources “It takes a lot of concentration and energy because you have to be able to play, keep going, keep thinking.“-Chima Umeakunne, 14, explaining why he thinks playing chess leads to higher math and reading scores.- Ted Wieber […]
Preventing Suicide By Yvette J. Brown CWK Network Tipsheet | Related Information | Resources “Don’t be afraid to talk about it. One of the things we’re fearful of is if mention suicide or depression that we’re going to introduce that idea to children. That’s not the case at all.”-Christine Daley, Ph.D, School […]
