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Starting the Conversation: Anti-racism resources for teens
Discussions on racial inequities can be difficult. Many people struggle with these conversations, often having no idea where to start or what to say. But they are critical conversations to have with your family, friends and yourself. Because getting...
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Coronavirus and College
Starting college is hard.
And because we’re living during a pandemic, incoming college freshmen will enter college at a time of uncertainty. Although many colleges in the U.S. are preparing for these challenges, college will not be the same...
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Your Teen’s First Summer Job
Sue Ellspermann’s first summer job was working in her family’s jewelry store when she was 14.
Ellspermann — who is now the president of Ivy Tech Community College — learned how to run a cash register and work with...
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Prepare Your Child for the Real World
Prepare your child for the real world. When kids work during their Second Decade—the critical, formative years between the ages of ten and twenty—they become motivated and inspired to find meaningful work, which is a skill that can last...
Autism
How Autism Went To College With My Son
When graduation rolled around last June, my apprehension skyrocketed with how we were going to make college work for the twins, especially Reagan. When you have a son who is brilliant in so many ways, yet struggles with social...
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Indy Parks and Recreation has hundreds of summer job opportunities
Indy Parks and Recreation is now hiring more than 400 seasonal positions including lifeguards, pool managers, day camp counselors, therapeutic camp counselors, and cashiers to operate facilities and run summer programming. Indy Parks jobs are a great resume builder, giving...
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Free Teen Driving Program Comes to Indianapolis
Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL), the hands-on safety training course for new drivers, is coming to Indianapolis October 24. More than 120 local teens will have the opportunity to learn important safe driving tips not always taught in driver’s education,...
Parenting
How Well Do You Really Know Your Teen?
As a parent you probably have a pretty good guess about what your teenager would name as his or her favorite food, color, entertainer or TV show. When it comes to more in depth topics however, do you have...
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The perfect summer job for Indianapolis teens
Did you know that your teen’s summer job could lead to a full college scholarship?
Each year, more than 800 deserving golf caddies from across the country attend college on the Chick Evans Scholarship, a privately funded scholarship program. Supported...
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Oinking Acres
Seventeen-year-old Olivia Head has always had a heart for rescuing animals, a trait that she says was inspired by her mom.
“I come from a...
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Art Walk at White River State Park
White River State Park is home to some of Indianapolis’ most iconic museums and attractions, including the Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana State Museum and the...
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Hidden Gems: The Black Sheep Yarn and Fiber Arts
I found myself at The Black Sheep Yarn and Fiber Arts, a cozy knit shop in Noblesville, on a soggy, gray day. Pulled in...
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Winter Staycation Fun
2020 has put a damper on so many things, including many families’ winter break getaway plans. But not to fear: Indianapolis offers lots of...