--- Physical abuse is a devastating experience that can have long-term effects on a person's life. Unfortunately, at-risk youth are disproportionately affected by physical abuse. Many of these young people have been exposed to violence and abuse at home,...

--- Emotional honesty is the ability to express one's genuine emotions without fear of judgment or rejection. It means being truthful with oneself and others about how we feel, without trying to hide or mask our emotions. It involves being able to identif...

--- Youth at risk is defined as a term used to describe the part of the population who are not performing their personal best and are at high risk of dropping out of school, or other types of social institutions. This blog post is about the true definitio...

--- To guard your thoughts from negativity, you must first identify negative thoughts and patterns. This means being aware of your thoughts and how they affect your mood and behavior. Negative thoughts can often be automatic and ingrained, making them dif...

--- Guarding your thoughts is essential because what you think shapes your behavior, and ultimately, your life. The mind is a powerful tool, and if you don't consciously control it, it can easily be swayed by negativity. Negative thoughts can limit your...

Your subconscious is the part of your mind that tells you what you should do and what you want to do. It is the part of your mind that tells you how to react to a situation, and it is the part of your mind that tells you what is going on with your body, em...

--- How to Find and Align Your Inner and Outer Selves In order to find and align your inner and outer selves, you first have to understand what they are. Your inner self is the part of you that is private and personal. It is the part of you that you keep...

--- There are seven critical issues that parents of At-Risk males must address: 1.Manhood / masculinity 2.Media 3.Music 4.Peer Pressure 5.Academic Achievement 6.Lack of a Father 7.Goal Setting - Males are normally the best choice to teach an At-Risk mal...

--- There are three critical components that parents of at-risk males must pay close attention to: 1.Two Critical Subjects – Reading and Math. 2.Three Critical Grade Levels- Grade 3, Grade 7 and Grade 9. 3.Three Major Influences of Male Behavior: Money...

What does the future hold for At-Risk youths who are struggling in our nation’s classrooms? Without help from caring adults at home, in the community, and in the schools, those youth may never be able to rediscover their sense of wonder about learning and...