Despite the frigid temperatures, rain and at time, snow flurries, the members, parents, volunteers and the community-at-large came out in record numbers for the Teens for Jeans and Help for Haiti Service Projects hosted by Diamond In The Rough Youth Development Program, Incorporated (DITR). The youth leaders of the local non-profit organization that serves girls… [Read more…]
January 13, 2010
In the book “Is Your Teen Stressed or Depressed”, authors Dr. Arch Hart and Dr. Catherine Hart Weber discuss how teenagers live in two worlds, life on the surface and life under the surface. When it comes to the issue of teenage depression, the masks they wear on the outside may appear to be like… [Read more…]
January 13, 2010
It is very easy to mistake the moodiness and irritability that often comes with the hormones of adolescence, with that of depression. We all get down from time to time, but excessive sadness, anger, fear and loneliness can keep teenagers from enjoying life and living it to the fullest. Depression was once thought to be… [Read more…]
January 13, 2010
With the Internet and self-help books readily available, it is tempting to want to self-diagnose ourselves and others. However, it is extremely difficult to pinpoint the exact profile of a depressed teen, as depression looks different in everyone based on both internal and external factors including genetics, family dynamics, sudden life changes, loss, stress, personality… [Read more…]
December 16, 2009
After a challenging year with the very public incident between her and former lover and heart throb Chris Brown, superstar Rihanna has made great strides to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of dating violence. Her recent Primetime interview on ABC’s 20/20 was reported to have had 8.2 million viewers, including the highest number… [Read more…]
November 26, 2009
I recently had a conversation with a member of our youth program and as we were catching up on her grades, her homecoming experience and all of the other exciting things facing the typical teenager today, the conversation took a turn into a different direction. As I sat there admiring what a beautiful, smart, intelligent,… [Read more…]
November 26, 2009
I often laugh as I think back to a story my Mother often tells of a day when her dear sweet pre-teen daughter went off to school and when the bus arrived in the afternoon off stepped an alien who lived in her house for 4-5 years. Although my memories of my adolescent years, fade… [Read more…]
November 26, 2009
Although, not able to fly faster than a speeding bullet, or leap tall buildings in a single bound, the power and influence of a father in the life of a child can far exceed what any Super Hero could ever accomplish. If you don’t believe me, just ask my 5 year-old daughter about her Dad. … [Read more…]
November 26, 2009
When you hear about domestic violence, most people tend to think of adults, however, the issue of teen dating violence is very real among girls and reaches beyond all racial, social and economic lines . The Facts On Teen Dating Violence One in three teens experience some kind of abuse in their romantic relationships, including… [Read more…]
June 29, 2009
Welcome to Diamond In The Rough’s Blog, where we invite you share your thoughts on the topics and issues facing young adolescent girls and their families. Diamond In The Rough is a faith based, non-denominational youth development program committed to Transforming the world…One child, one family and one community at a time. Our mission is prepare,… [Read more…]
February 15, 2010
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