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Six Ways to Tackle Senioritis

Feeling the senioritis slump? Katie shares 6 practical (and actually doable) ways to fight procrastination, manage screen time, and make the most of your final year of high school!

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Helping Kids Build Better Digital Habits at Home

Want to help your kids build healthier digital habits? Start at home. Small changes—like keeping phones out of bedrooms—can restore focus, rest, and real connection. Discover how simple shifts can make technology work for your family, not the other way around.

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Less Stress, More Joy: 3 Tips for Busy Students

Sarah shares three simple tips for finding balance during busy seasons—practicing mindfulness, staying social, and moving your body. Embodiment helps reduce stress and bring more joy by slowing down and paying attention to what you really need.

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Helping Students Build Focus and Attention Through Small Daily Habits

Students today are juggling busy schedules, assignments, and the constant pull of digital distractions. The good news? Focus can be strengthened through small, daily habits. From simple movement breaks to tech-free transitions, educators can model practices that help students reset their minds and build lasting attention.

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Redefining Belonging: Wrestling with Social Imposter Syndrome

JOMO student intern, Katie, reflects on her high school journey of social imposter syndrome—feeling present but not fully accepted. She shares how redefining belonging meant embracing her passions, letting go of picture-perfect molds, and discovering connection in unexpected ways.

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From Phones to Freedom: Starting the School Year with Joyful Device Boundaries

Creating joyful device policies that work: As the school year begins, many communities are rethinking device policies—not just to reduce distraction, but to spark deeper focus, play, and connection. From earbuds to smartwatches, today’s tech landscape requires foresight, clarity, and a values-based approach that empowers students with agency.

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How to optimize your “Senior Szn”

A practical guide to making the most of your senior year of high school—without the pressure of chasing a picture-perfect moment. Written by a recent grad, it’s packed with tips, stories, and reminders to be present, try new things, connect with people, and capture the memories that matter most. If you’re ready to turn “Senior Szn” into something unforgettable, this is your roadmap.

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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting a New School Year

A student’s honest guide to starting a new school year with confidence, presence, and purpose. From building supportive routines to setting meaningful goals and leading with integrity, it’s filled with practical tips to ease first-day nerves and make the most of every opportunity. Whether you’re starting fresh or returning for another year, you’ll find encouragement to embrace the unknown and step fully into the year ahead.

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Meet Our JOMO Summer Interns: Katie & Sarah

We’re excited to introduce our JOMO Summer Student Interns, Katie and Sarah! This blog explores how they’re bringing their voices and experiences to the heart of our mission—and why contributing from exactly where you are matters.

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Want to Curb Tech Overuse? Start with Belonging.

If we want to reduce tech overuse among young people, we need to start with something deeper than screen time rules: belonging. Research shows that when students feel connected to their school and community, they’re less likely to seek validation and escape in their devices. At JOMO(campus), we believe digital wellness begins not with restriction—but with relationship.

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