Young Men and Women are Affected by Body Image

If you know a teenager that has a weight problem, you don’t have to remind them….they know it.  Your remarks will impact their self-esteem.  Web MD suggest 5 tips for parents, one of which includes setting a good example and making good health apart of your family life style.

While a good percentage our young ladies admire the extremely thin and tone frames of the models in magazines and videos our young men want to achieve ripped abs like Trey Songz or Taylor Lautner.  What teenage girls need to know is that only 5% of women in the US have the body type that is depicted on the pages of top magazines. It’s genetic.

Some teenagers want to be stronger for sports and others want to change their body types because of what is portrayed. In order to achieve this physique many teenage boys are using supplements. Theses supplements are not regulated like medical drugs and could potentially contain anabolic steroids, which in high doses can be harmful.

We are all designed with different body types.  There is nothing wrong with wanting to be physically fit but make sure the measures you take to achieve your results are safe.  Take care of our body the best way you can by eating well, getting exercise and plenty of rest. These 3 simple ideas will support you in achieving the best body image for you.

Dr.Dee Carter   February 25, 2013

New Interactive Scorecard for Colleges, Unveiled

Last week President Obama announced that the White House has now made available an interactive College Scorecard web site for families of prospective college students can use for financial comparison.

 

 

It appears the site still needs some work, as some experts say some of the data is old however it does connect you to the college’s price calculator.
 

A spokesperson from the Department of Education said the scorecard will “help families easily compare schools on value and affordability.”

 

 

Future plans for the scorecard are to compare how recent college graduates from every school stand up in the job market and what their hiring salaries are.  This will allow you to see which institutions are producing graduates who are getting jobs in today’s economy.
 

This seems to be a good tool for high school students and their families, even though it may lack some information. Everyone loves a one-stop-shop tool.  View the College Scorecard website and post your reviews here.
 

Dr. Dee Carter  February 18, 2013

Buick Achievers Scholarship for High Shchool Seniors

Buick Achievers High School Scholarship 2013

Eligibility
(Detailed information can be found on Buick Achiever website)

Applicants to the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program must:

• Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students.


• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the entire 2013-14 academic year. Proprietary and online schools are not eligible.


• Plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors.


• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study.


• Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States or Puerto Rico.

Excluded from consideration are employees and relatives of employees of Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America and their affiliates and subcontractors, and GM Foundation Directors, Officers, and staff and their relatives. Although GM employees are not eligible, relatives of General Motors employees are eligible.

The application must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, February 28, 2013.


Be Blessed
Dr. Dee Carter February 17, 2013

 

Summer Intership for High School Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

High School Students: This looks like a GREAT program.

Youth program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors!

A 16-week program that runs from Summer to Fall 2013: June 24th – August 2nd, September 14th – November 16th

What's in it for you?

·         Practical experience in a Smithsonian science career, such as: sorting insects from Kenya, assisting with animal care, extracting and preparing fossils for study, and much more!

·         Opportunities to work in Smithsonian exhibit and learning spaces

·         Academic and career preparation

·         Access to experts

·         Behind-the-scenes tours of Smithsonian facilities not open to the public

·         A stipend of $1,750

Click here for more information.

 

 

Dr. Dee Carter, February 16, 2013

Teenage Unemployment

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of January 2013, unemployment rates for teenagers is the highest at 23.4 percent and has shown very little change over the last year.

 Although our job market has improved slightly, millions of those who lost their jobs are young adults. This creates more competition for the teenage workers seeking summer jobs  or part-time work while in school.  There is even more competition if you did not complete high school or have a criminal record.

According to the Huffington Post  only one in four U.S. teenagers held a job in 2011, which is half of what is was in 1999-2000.

Early work experience or consistent volunteer work will help younger workers be more competitive in this fierce job market. Teenagers should strongly consider volunteering at businesses that may be able to higher them later when they reach legal work age. This will help them establish good work ethics and reputation with hiring management.  There are also teen employment websites that provide job postings for teenagers like Teens4Hire.

Parents, encourage your teens to begin thinking about their financial future now. Work experience will not only help build character and responsibility today, it will be another edge they can use for college applications tomorrow.

Dr. Dee Carter February16, 2013