05/15/2026
Peer pressure is powerful… but so are you.
Understanding how our brains, emotions, and friendships influence decisions helps teens make smarter, healthier choices. Surround yourself with people who encourage the best in you, not the version of you that acts out of pressure.
05/13/2026
What should you do if your boyfriend or girlfriend keeps pushing your boundaries?
Your boundaries matter. Healthy relationships don’t pressure, guilt, or push you into things you’ve already said no to.
Here are 3 things to remember:
1. Say it clearly (again if needed).
A healthy person will respect your boundaries. You don’t have to apologize for having limits around your time, body, phone, friendships, or personal values.
2. Pay attention to their response
Do they listen… or do they pressure, guilt trip, beg, get angry, or say things like “If you loved me…”?
How someone responds to your boundary tells you a lot about the relationship.
3. Choose relationships that respect you
If someone keeps crossing the line after you’ve communicated clearly, it may be time to step back, ask for support from a trusted adult, or rethink the relationship.
Real love respects boundaries.
Healthy relationships help you grow, not feel pressured, confused, or controlled.
05/12/2026
Just because everyone seems to do it doesn’t make it healthy.
If toxic relationships are what you see online, at school, or in friend groups, unhealthy behaviors can start to feel “normal.” But being pressured, constantly checked up on, guilted, or expected to give up your privacy isn’t relationship goals.
Healthy relationships make room for trust, respect, boundaries, and YOU being fully yourself.
05/07/2026
We have some new team members at New Gen! First up, Kiera! She is an educator so you will see her in the schools teaching the Go 4 The Gold program! We are excited to have her fun personality and energy on the team and we know she will be impactful to the students in the community! Say hello 👋🏽
04/30/2026
We all have our “icks” but learning how to communicate through them is where healthy relationships actually grow.
Not everything is a red flag… sometimes it’s just part of figuring people (and yourself) out.
04/29/2026
Teen Relationship Check-Up
Pause for a second… how healthy is your relationship?
1. Do I feel like I can be myself?
If you’re constantly changing who you are to keep them happy, that’s not real connection, it’s pressure.
2. Do they respect my boundaries?
A healthy relationship doesn’t push, guilt, or rush you. Respect is non-negotiable.
3. How do we handle conflict?
Are you able to talk things out, or does it turn into ignoring, blaming, or drama every time?
4. Do I feel supported or stressed?
Your relationship shouldn’t feel like a constant emotional rollercoaster. Peace > chaos.
5. Would I want my best friend in this relationship?
Sometimes it’s easier to see things clearly when you think about someone you care about.
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Final Thought:
Healthy relationships aren’t perfect, but they are safe, respectful, and honest. You deserve that.
04/21/2026
Students grade 6-12th this is an awesome opportunity!! Register soon and don’t miss out!