RiseUP Blog

Happy Friday, RISERS! I can’t believe we are heading into a holiday weekend. Sunday is the Fourth of July, and that means…

Good and bad people don’t really exist. We are all both good and bad, because we are human. You can’t know good without the bad, and vice versa; you must choose based on the desires of your heart and what you truly want.

(This recap features Denise Johnson, a high school English teacher who led a teen workshop on writing.)

When you impact the life of a child in a positive or negative way, you are creating the hearts, hands, voices, and minds of tomorrow. Do you want to leave a lasting impression on this Earth that is positive or negative?

Happy Friday, RISERS! I want to thank you for the opportunity to interact with you and look forward to catching you right here every week.

(This workshop recap features advice from Jessica Perkins, a preschool worker—who has been in the education system for as long as she can remember—and a mom of four.) Babysitting may seem like it’s all “fun and games,” but the job includes more responsibilities than you might think. I want to share a dozen and one tips that every aspiring babysitter can embrace. Be responsible and dependable. Your employers—the parents of the children you are babysitting—are trusting you to t

(This recap is from a parent workshop by Cara Morales, who works with teens, couples, and families in difficult seasons of life, such as divorce or bereavement. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, professional clinical counselor, and parenting coach who has worked extensively to help high school students overcome depression, anxiety, self-harm behaviors, suicidality, and family stressors.) “I was a wonderful parent before I had children.” So begins the book  How

(This workshop recap is from a recent teen workshop by Robin Turnipseed, a former high school teacher who is now a mother of two, a writer, and the owner of Placementofprettythings.com. She shared several useful tips and tricks on managing time—and self—and how this can lead to a more successful life.)

Keep these tips in mind to help you work toward resolution when confronted with conflict!

The internet can be used for good, like sharing creative things like your artwork, writing, etc. but keeping in mind the darker things about it and staying safe with the information you share to other people.

All of these tips will help you to write the best resume you can.

Yes, it’s hard but we can do hard things. You’ve done hard things before too.

The best thing about online work is that it is easy to stay organized and to have what you need when you need it.

We are excited to share this recap of a recent Parent Workshop we hosted, led by the Shepherds of Men!

Public speaking is something that makes many people nervous, but it helps us improve our communication skills, interview for jobs, stand up to bullies, and even increase our self-esteem!

These ideas may be simple, but they’re profound. Put these to work in your own life and watch the success appear before you!

We hope that this workshop recap helps answer common questions about finances!

Attitude is one of the most important predictors of your success.

It can be scary to think about just how easily our children might encounter predators online.

Your words can bring your children life and strength during these perilous times.