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March (V16n4) |
Skills to Pay the Bills | Our annual look at how to better manage your money. This issue will deal with the consequences of not paying your bills; options available when purchasing a big-ticket item; how to start fixing a bad credit report; and more. |
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April (V16n5) |
Career Opportunities | As the school year rapidly draws to a close, this is the perfect time to start looking for a summer job. This issue of GR will explore where to look for that perfect summer job; how to prepare an impressive-looking resume; and what the best strategy is for acing a job interview. |
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May (V16n6) |
Image Conscious | With summer just around the corner, everybody wants to look good for when they’re out in the sun. Some teens, though, take this wish too far! This issue will look at how to build a positive self-image while steering clear of eating disorders and other possible pitfalls. |
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June (V16n7) |
Gimme Shelter | Thousands of teens have just graduated from high school and many are in the process of moving out on their own for the first time ever. In this issue, we will provide tips for finding the perfect apartment, and offer some advice on what to look for in a roommate. |
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July (V16n8) |
The Summertime Blues | It’s the middle of summer, which means that many teens are starting to feel a little restless. This issue will be filled with suggestions for constructive things to do in the summer. It will also summarize a teen’s rights in the event that he or she is stopped by the police. |
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August (V16n9) |
New Kid In Town | School will be starting soon, and many foster teens will be trying to fit into an entirely new environment. In this issue, we will explore some of the ways to deal with teasing, bullying, and the other challenges routinely faced by somebody who doesn’t quite fit in. |
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September (V16n10) |
Life After High School | The school year’s just beginning, but now is the time that seniors need to begin thinking about what they’ll be doing following graduation. This issue will provide information on colleges, vo-tech schools and the military, as well as how to apply for grants and loans. |
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October (V16n11) |
Anger and Depression | As the days get shorter, seasonal depression can kick in big-time. In this issue, we’ll look at some strategies for coping with anger and depression; as well as such related topics as domestic violence and abusive relationships. |
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November (V16n12) |
Hooking Up Safely | By this point, teens have formed the cliques that will carry them through the school year. Many of these teens are also hooking up as couples, which is why this issue will offer a comprehensive overview of the risks and choices that a young person must face—from AIDS to abstinence. |
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December (V17n1) |
A Holiday Survival Guide | While the holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, for many foster teens they are really a time of heartache. This issue will present advice on how to cope with holiday depression. On a lighter note, it will also include ideas for gifts that can be made for little or no money. |
