23 WAYS - #1 #1 WALK AWAY Sometimes the best way to diffuse a tense or potentially violent situation is to WALK AWAY, give yourself a chance to calm down and think clearly.

TEEN TRUTH: INSIGHT - Listen to a TEEN TRUTH Expert speak about the importance of giving students a voice and building strong character first, so education can excel second.

Standing in the coldness, I overheard my mother talking to Coach Sandy about "Special Olympics" and "out of the ordinary." I thought, "What are they talking about?" but I just kept lacing up my skates, pretending I wasn't listening. Katie StamperI couldn't wait for my blades to touch the ice! That's when life is magical. I love to feel the cool air on my face. My soul comes alive when the music plays, and I become the music! I am mature, graceful. But that day, I was off. My spins traveled. I fell ...

HOOSIERS Directed by: Beth Delacour David Anspaugh Written by: Angelo Pizzo Based on a true story, this moving film follows the trials and tribulations of a small-town basketball team as they transform from a group of undisciplined players to state championship contenders. From the disbelievers who stand in their way, to the support they find in unlikely places, this movie made us THINK about how perseverance and a having a dream can unlock the door of possibility. Please watch it and let us know if it made YOU think. Parental Guidance Suggested.

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing” - Mother Teresa Have you ever noticed how easy it is for people to be grim verses grateful in the world? A face never lies. Most people are afraid to show good feelings towards one another, especially when there’s no reason to be nice to a stranger. Just people watch for one hour at your local mall and count how many faces are generating kindness or warmth towards you. It’s an amazing challenge ...

I recently spoke at a Student Leadership Camp that took place on the University of California at Santa Barbara campus. This event was very special because about eighteen years earlier I attended the same camp as student government member! As I spoke to the 1,500 student leaders I began to think about what the definition of leadership means to me. I don’t remember thinking of myself as a leader when I was on student government. I was more focused on planning the dances, the rallies, or other campus ...

With the new school year approaching, I have started preparing to get back out on the road and do what I love to do - empower students to tell their TRUTHS and rise up to overcome the problems that they face every day. As part of this preparation I recently read Drew Brees' new book Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity. Truthfully, I was expecting to read a book about football, the New Orleans Saints, and Brees' passion to lead them to their first World Championship. What I ...

TEEN TRUTH: VOICES - Watch a TEEN TRUTH Tribe Member discuss a few tips that might help if you are being bullied. She stresses the importance of having a strong person in your life that you can reach out to and ask for help. Sounds like pretty good advice to us!

TEEN TRUTH: INSPIRATION - Meet a few TEEN TRUTH Tribe Members that are working with the Special Olympics to team up and mentor young athletes. Sometimes being someones support or making that positive connection in life can make your life feel so much more relevant.

TEEN TRUTH LIVE: INSIGHT - A TEEN TRUTH Expert gives insight into a few new and innovative programs that their middle school is doing on campus to encourage a positive school culture. If you need a few ideas for school wide curriculum that you can use to keep a positive message all year long...This INSIGHT clip might be for you.