Top 10 Tips For Single Parents
Are you a single parent? If you are, it turns out you’re in good company. Single-parent families are very common, and as a single mom or dad, we here at Be Strong International (Be Strong) want you to feel empowered and know that there is nothing to be ashamed of when leading a single-parent life. According to the Pew Research Center Fact […]
How To Show Love To Your Teen And Get Them To Listen
As a parent of a teenager, this conversation might sound familiar to you: “How was your day?” “Fine.” “That’s it? Just fine?” “Yup.” These one-sided, one-word answer conversations can frustrate parents. We’re going to show you ways to show love to your teen, and get them to open up and communicate with you. Teenagers put […]
How To Ensure Your Teenager Is Confident At The Start Of The School Year
Your teenager has returned to school after the summer vacation. At the beginning of the new school year, your teen may experience feelings of excitement or anxiety. However, you can make the most of this time by laying the groundwork for your teen’s academic success. As a parent, it is important that our teens be […]
Social Empathy Bringing Communities Together
The mission of bringing communities together is more vital today than ever before. The building block to unifying our communities begins with what is called social empathy. Social empathy is the ability to understand people by perceiving or experiencing their life situations and, as a result, gaining insight into structural inequalities and disparities. As […]
Rhys Lewis’ Story
Rhys Lewis just graduated from the 6th grade at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy. He enjoys joking around with family and friends, playing football and video games. He is candidly honest and has an amazing since of humor! Rhys and his family moved from Texas to Miami when the pandemic started in 2020. With little to […]
Joel Rodriguez’s Story
At a time when young people face so many negative influences just as they’re trying to figure out who they are and where they belong, the Be Strong After School Club offers a safe, positive environment. This unique enrichment program, that keeps them off the streets after school schedule is done, guides middle school students’ […]
Shakilah Elain’s Woodside Story
Shakilah Elain Woodside loves hanging out and “being goofy” with her friends. She is proud of the medals she has won for shot-putting in track and field, “and I absolutely love hugs!” she adds happily. Shakilah, 12, is a seventh grader at Richmond Heights Middle School in Miami. She has a lot of happiness in […]
How to Make a Difference in Your South Florida Community Today
It’s a great thing when people want to make a difference in their communities. Whether you live in South Florida or are new to the community, having an interest in its well-being and the lives of the fellow residents can be an amazing experience. It will enrich your life, familiarize you with your community, and […]
What to look for in the best after school programs for kids today.
After-school clubs have played an integral role in childhood for many years now. The last school bell rings and then we freely dash off to our after-school club or activity. In fact, in the beginning, it was just a means to supervise children while parents were still at work, but now it has evolved into […]
Top 7 Tips to Start a Difficult Conversation with Your Spouse
Honest communication is one of the secrets to a successful marriage, as any relationship expert will tell you. The advice is based on serious research, including the finding that happy couples communicate in a positive way. It only makes sense. You can’t expect to spend the rest of your life with someone if you can’t […]