Protect Your Goals
Stay focused. Protect your goals. Stay in the game. The World Cup is more than just a tournament. It’s a celebration of passion, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness. Every incredible goal, game-saving stop, and unforgettable moment is the result of years of hard work, discipline, and preparation. The athletes competing on the world’s biggest […]
FullCircle: Join The Sober Majority
Looking for a vibrant, sober-centered social life? Give FullCircle a try! GrowStrongKC guest writer Jaxon Cantrell is a FullCircle member from Kansas City. My name is Jaxon Cantrell and I have been in the FullCircle program for a little over four months. The difference this group has made in my life within the short time […]
Teens Speak Out: Youth With Vision
Local teen leaders are cutting through the red tape and speaking with their state lawmakers about drugs and mental health… GrowStrongKC guest writer Norah Pruitt is a senior at Park Hill South. “My name is Norah Pruitt and I am a Senior at Park Hill South High School. Before we begin, I would like to […]
Travis Kelce: Mental Health MVP
Travis Kelce is the talk of the town, but he’s talking about mental health… Travis Kelce needs no introduction. He’s a hometown hero. He’s taking the Chiefs to the Super Bowl. He’s hosted Saturday Night Live… And did we mention he’s dating Taylor Swift? Travis Kelce is probably the most talked about man in sports […]
Butt Out Booze!
How one Platte County student is changing the conversation about underage drinking… What do you do when you notice a problem? You talk about it! But when the problem is even bigger than your own social circle, how do you talk to your whole school about it? For Mason Salehi – a senior at Platte […]
You Are KENough
In the search for identity, Barbie can teach us more than we think… The journey of self-discovery and self-identity is an essential part of every teenager’s life. As we navigate the complexities of growing up and finding our place in the world, we often turn to various sources for guidance and inspiration. Surprisingly, one unexpected […]
The Juicy Deets on the Winter Blues
Finding it hard to motivate yourself in the cold? You aren’t alone… When the seasons change you may find that those changes take a toll on your mental health. Some people use terms like “seasonal depression” or the “winter blues” to describe mood changes that happen when the days get shorter in the fall and […]
Euphoria: Mental Health, Addiction and the (Not So) Glamorous High School Experience
HBO’s hottest show shares some raw truth about struggles with mental health Euphoria is a hit HBO Max drama that was first released in 2019. The show centers on the life of Rue Bennett, a teenager who struggles with mental health and substance use challenges and is fresh out of rehab. The show is chock-full […]
Make That Money: First-time Jobs for Teens
Trying to land a job? Here’s some tips for teens entering the job market! It happens to all of us eventually…you gotta get a job. You might be helping out your family with bills or maybe just working to have a little extra cash in your pocket. No matter what the reason, we’re all going […]
“Carpe Diem, Seize the Day”
What the Dead Poets Society Gets Wrong About Suicide Warning: Spoilers Ahead! “You must strive to find your own voice because the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are going to find it all.” – Dead Poets Society (1989) To some it’s a classic, but most of us probably have a passing-knowledge […]
