How mindfulness and restorative justice are two sides of the same coin. Neanta Parnell – January 9, 2023 Inner Strength Education provides mindfulness techniques and tools to help youth manage conflict, confusing emotions, and encourage
Sending mindfulness to all in this new year. Neanta Parnell – January 6, 2023 Happy New Year! With the new year comes a variety of emotions, intentions, and desires. People tend to try to reinvent
Celebrating our impact on Philly schools in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Neanta Parnell – January 5, 2023 The Philadelphia Inquirer, a newspaper first circulated in 1829, is the largest in the United States. The newspaper focuses on
A Short Guide to Keep Your Spirits Through the Winter Neanta Parnell – December 15, 2022 The first day of winter is December 21st. With the colder season coming, so do the holidays, vacationing, the
by Neanta Parnell The Inner Strength Education team was invited to the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) seminar at Temple University, discussing the importance of mediation and violence intervention in at-risk communities of Philadelphia. The seminar
By Neanta Parnell One of the lessons students are really touched by in the Inner Strength curriculum is when they learn the Love and Kindness practice. This lesson cultivates a teen’s ability to be compassionate
In September, George Washington High School became the first in the district to have their cheerleading team qualify for the national championships. Led by health teacher and cheerleading coach Veronica Hayes, the team was featured
As the newest addition to the team, I’ve been working hard to assist the Inner Strength Education team in teaching mindfulness to teens across Philadelphia. Last week was my first week in the classrooms where
I was bullied in school. I’ve always felt different in comparison to my friends and family, but this difference was exacerbated during my middle school years. I grew up in West Philadelphia and went to
How Gentle Parenting can support teens suffering from mental illness Mental Health Awareness Week comes at a timely point in the United States, especially for teens. With 32% of teens suffering from anxiety, 13% suffering
