Insights Into Teens: Episode 171 ”Pride Month”

June is Pride Month and across the world there are celebrations and commemorations to recognize all who identify as LGBTQ and their allies. While the rainbows and glitter may catch your eye, at the heart of Pride Month is a call for greater unity, visibility and equality for the LGBTQ community, as well as a time to reflect on the milestones of the past 50 years.

Today, we’re going to answer some of the biggest questions about Pride Month, including why it’s celebrated in June and how the rainbow flag came to be a universal symbol of solidarity.
Continue reading Insights Into Teens: Episode 171 ”Pride Month”

Insights Into Teens: Episode 42 “Respect”

Respect is like money. It takes time and effort to earn but can be squandered very easily. This week we talk about what respect is, why it is important not only in our youth but all through life. We’ll explore the various ways in which we show each other respect and how to build a model of respect for society. Finally we’ll explore ways that parents can help build a culture of respect for our children and set the right example, encouraging our children to be respectful not only of others but most importantly respectful of themselves. Continue reading Insights Into Teens: Episode 42 “Respect”