If you are currently a senior, you probably have sent out all applications and are just waiting and praying. If you’re a freshman or sophomore, college is looming in your mind, but your not too worried. If you’re a junior, you rightfully are stressing out; it’s ok, so are the rest of the juniors. Worrying >>>Read More>>>

Music and Concentration, by Hailey Cleek, age 18 Oliver Sacks, professor of neurology and psychiatry at Columbia University, wrote, “Music can lift us out of depression or move us to tears — it is a remedy, a tonic, orange juice for the ear. But for many of my neurological patients, music is even more — >>>Read More>>>

We all experience the overbearing issues life concomitantly throws upon us; however, what makes certain people more successful is the management of these issues. When some of your friends are deciding to go to movie, and you are faced with the difficult choice between studying for a big test and attending this movie with your >>>Read More>>>

Understanding Advertisements in the Holidays By Hailey Cleek, age 17 Making analytical, economic decisions is difficult for consumers, and it appears that markets are looking to solve this problem through advertising. Perception is notable in analyzing consumer behavior, as we unfortunately behave in self-defeating actions by spending more for essentially the same product even though >>>Read More>>>

Coaching4Teens is excited to announce that in November, you will begin to see posts for students by students. Covering a range of issues, our writers will offer valuable information on topics that are important to them. Stay tuned!!

As the school year winds down, finals and exams are winding up. Talk about pressure in the final days of school- AP exams, finals, and continued assignments. As the pressure mounts, the light at the end of the tunnel also emerges. The last few weeks of school may be intense! During this time remember the >>>Read More>>>

With February 2011 upon us, and Ground Hog’s Day behind us (did he see his shadow??), the next holiday approaching is Valentine’s Day. If you venture into a drug store or the mall anytime after Christmas, you’re bound to know this. Red and pink heart line the store aisles, huge teddy bears holding giant “I >>>Read More>>>

With the Thanksgiving holidays past us and the winter holidays quickly approaching (or fully underway, depending on how you celebrate), many expectations and disappointments may arise. As a society, we often idealize what the perfect holiday should look like, expecting we “should” have the perfect family, the best gifts, and a time of joy. The >>>Read More>>>

Where do you feel your stress? For some people it is in the fluttering of “butterflies in the stomach” or perhaps tension in their neck and back. Clammy hands or pounding hearts are also commonly reported symptoms of stress. Being aware of specific locations of stress within your body may offer some clues into how >>>Read More>>>

As midterm exams approach and get underway, stress levels soar. You may find yourself experiencing anxiety, irritability, and exhaustion. During these stressful times, its important to try to get some sleep (it helps your memory) and not skip meals- both easy things to do when the pressure is on. A few other tips I can >>>Read More>>>