Our calendars are filling up as things return to normal from the pandemic. It's difficult for a teen to keep track of what things are happening and at what time, as well as to make time for ourselves and other activities. It's been a hectic few months, but finding effective ways to manage your time and schedule is critical. In this episode, I'll discuss how to organize your schedule so that it's less stressful and you have time for yourself.

One of the most memorable years in high school is senior year. There are so many memories made during this one year, that missing it or getting it altered must be extremely difficult. The seniors have had an eventful year. Every person has a unique experience. I'm hoping that by viewing this episode, seniors will be able to hear from their peers about how their lives are going and realize they're not alone.

It must have been incredibly difficult to go through one of the most difficult years of high school online. This past year, the junior class had to go through a lot. Too much happens in your junior year, and trying to do it all online would have been incredibly frustrating and stressful for the students. I am going to talk with one of my very good friends, a junior, about her challenges so far in her junior year. All this takes place in the seventh episode of Lemon-aid

Sophomore year is a crazy time for everybody. We are learning to drive, setting up our courses for junior year, and starting to talk about college. It is all a crazy whirlwind experience and having to go through that during a pandemic has not made it any easier. In this episode, we will speak about the high school experiences of two current sophomores and how the pandemic affected their second year of high school

The high school freshman year can be a confusing time for many teens. You are at a new school with students you don't know, teachers you aren't as familiar with, and you are taking classes that count towards college. This first year of high school can also be extremely stressful and to add to that stress, most had to go to their first day of classes via Zoom. As one can imagine, many freshmen are struggling with their mental health and overall wellbeing. In this episode, we will discuss some of the experiences that high school freshmen missed out on and what their schools and upperclassmen peers can do to help them transition when we are finally back to in-person learning.

The performing arts have been a place for people all over the world to have an outlet to express their inner creativity and passion. It is so important for teens to have an outlet to express themselves, especially during these difficult times.

Every day teens log on to different social media platforms liking, sharing, and gossiping about everything they see. Social media has become a part of our everyday lives and it affects us teens in so many ways.

In this episode, we are going to take a deep dive into the impact that COVID-19 has had on teen friendships and social connections. Teens everywhere were already dealing with social challenges even before the March 2020 quarantine. Since that time, these mental health issues have been exacerbated even more. We are going to speak about some of the experiences that we have all faced, as well as some useful tips to help us all navigate this unprecedented period in history.

What is an affirmation? An affirmation is a statement or question that you tell yourself all the time; it can be positive and negative. When you tell yourself something, often enough you will begin to believe it's true. Teens everywhere tell themselves positive and negative affirmations every day. As a teen, it is so important to get into the daily habit of telling yourself positive affirmations. This episode dives deep into why teens speak negatively about themselves and the reason to have positive self-talk.