Teen Forward

Self-Care Summer Day Camp for Teens Ages 12-18 (June 23-26, 9am-11am)
2025-06-23 09:00 - 2025-06-26 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Teen Forward Office – Shakopee, 126 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN, 55379, United States
Welcome to the Self-Care Summer Day Camp for Teens Ages 12-18!
Monday June 23 – Thursday June 26, 9am-11am
126 1st Ave. E, Shakopee
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-care-summer-day-camp-for-teens-ages-12-18-june-23-26-9am-11am-tickets-1393058057149?aff=oddtdtcreator
Imagine if your teen could start developing habits and practies of self-care now in their youth rather than waiting until adulthood…
With four days of day camp, your teen will learn at least two specific strategies each day and will then have the opportunity to practice those strategies in a supportive environment.
Whether your teen is brand new to the idea of self-care or has a regular yoga, artistic, or writing practice, they will benefit from this dedicated time.
Why is Self-Care Important?
Sure, it’s a buzz word, but why is self-care actually important? Self-care strategies can help with:

Stress and Anxiety: About 70% of teens report stress as a significant issue in their lives, according to the American Psychological Association (APA)
Mental Health Support: Only about 41% of adolescents with a mental health disorder receive treatment, highlighting the importance of accessible self-care and mental health education

Sleep: The CDC reports that 73% of high school students don’t get the recommended 8–10 hours of sleep on school nights, which can lead to mental health challenges and lower academic performance
Exercise: Only 24% of teens meet the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day (Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance, 2022)

Screen Time: On average, teens spend over 7 hours daily on screens for entertainment (excluding school or homework). Excessive screen time correlates with reduced physical activity and disrupted sleep.
Social Media Use: A 2023 Pew Research Center study found that 46% of teens feel overwhelmed by the pressure to always be online, and 38% reported feeling judged on social media.

Diet and Nutrition: Less than 10% of adolescents eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, according to the CDC.
Eating Habits: Skipping meals is a common issue among teens, particularly breakfast, which can negatively affect energy levels and concentration.

Mindfulness Practices: Mindfulness and meditation are growing in popularity among teens, with studies showing that mindfulness interventions can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in 70–80% of participants.

Self-Care Summer Day Camp for Teens Ages 12-18 (June 16-19, 9am-11am)
2025-06-16 09:00 - 2025-06-19 11:00 | Teen Forward Office – Shakopee, 126 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN, 55379, United States
Welcome to the Self-Care Summer Day Camp for Teens Ages 12-18!
Monday June 16- Thursday June 19, 9am-11am
126 1st Ave. E, Shakopee
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1393028589009?aff=oddtdtcreator
Imagine if your teen could start developing habits and practies of self-care now in their youth rather than waiting until adulthood…
With four days of day camp, your teen will learn at least two specific strategies each day and will then have the opportunity to practice those strategies in a supportive environment.
Whether your teen is brand new to the idea of self-care or has a regular yoga, artistic, or writing practice, they will benefit from this dedicated time.
Why is Self-Care Important?
Sure, it’s a buzz word, but why is self-care actually important? Self-care strategies can help with:

Stress and Anxiety: About 70% of teens report stress as a significant issue in their lives, according to the American Psychological Association (APA)
Mental Health Support: Only about 41% of adolescents with a mental health disorder receive treatment, highlighting the importance of accessible self-care and mental health education

Sleep: The CDC reports that 73% of high school students don’t get the recommended 8–10 hours of sleep on school nights, which can lead to mental health challenges and lower academic performance
Exercise: Only 24% of teens meet the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day (Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance, 2022)

Screen Time: On average, teens spend over 7 hours daily on screens for entertainment (excluding school or homework). Excessive screen time correlates with reduced physical activity and disrupted sleep.
Social Media Use: A 2023 Pew Research Center study found that 46% of teens feel overwhelmed by the pressure to always be online, and 38% reported feeling judged on social media.

Diet and Nutrition: Less than 10% of adolescents eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, according to the CDC.
Eating Habits: Skipping meals is a common issue among teens, particularly breakfast, which can negatively affect energy levels and concentration.

Mindfulness Practices: Mindfulness and meditation are growing in popularity among teens, with studies showing that mindfulness interventions can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in 70–80% of participants.

Pop-Up Parent Zoom
2025-05-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-02 10:00 - 11:00
Join this pop-up FREE Zoom Coaching Session for parents! Your child can be any age; they don’t need to be an adolescent.
In addition to taking your individual questions, I’ll share some information on why YOUR self-care is essential to your CHILD.
I know, we’re all about putting our kids first, but I’ll share some ways that taking care of you IS actually putting them first.
See you there!

Pop-Up Parent Zoom
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 11:00
Join this pop-up FREE Zoom Coaching Session for Moms! Your child can be any age; they don’t need to be an adolescent.
In addition to taking your individual questions (last week we had a great discussion about kids and cell phones!), I’ll share some information on why YOUR self-care is essential to your CHILD.
I know, we’re all about putting our kids first, but I’ll share some ways that taking care of you IS actually putting them first.
See you there!

Ask Dr. Myka (Topic: Being the Meat of the Sandwich Generation)
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:30
ASK DR. MYKA is a twice-monthly online community for parents of teens (geared toward parents of 13-19 year olds)
Let’s be honest: even when the teen years are good, they’re hard.
If you’ve been looking for a way to get support as you navigate these life stages with your child, but you can’t commit to a coaching program, look no further!
Ask Dr. Myka happens the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month via Zoom from 7:00-8:30pm Central (8pm Eastern, 5pm Pacific).
Submit questions in advance, or just show up! We will spend 30-45 minutes on a different topic for each week, and the remainder of the time will be for YOU to get your specific questions answered about your unique child.
Come learn how other parents deal with the issue that leaves you tearing your hair out.
Ask Dr. Myka how to create a different result from the same fight you have with your teen every day.
Be in community with other parents JUST LIKE YOU. Parents who are trying to survive the teen years–and, even more importantly–make sure their teen survives the teen years.
You don’t have to go it alone.
Price: $75/month
*Renewable
*Includes two sessions
*No long-term commitment/pay month-by-month

Two Workshop Bundle: Decode Anxiety (for Parents) and Goal Setting (for Teens)
2023-10-19 19:00 - 20:00
This two-class bundle includes something for everyone!
For parents, Decode Anxiety: Help Your Teen Describe and Defeat Their Distress
This workshop is directed toward parents/guardians/caregivers of tweens, teens, and young adults. Learn how to identify how your teen is manifesting their anxiety, then learn practical strategies you can implement immediately for decreasing anxiety.
For teens, Anxiety: The Good, the Bad, and Especially the Ugly
We all know goal setting and achievement is important, but for many teens, even the idea of setting a goal creates anxiety, never mind striving toward achieving these goals. This workshop breaks down the goal setting into managable steps with strategies for addrssing anxiety along each step.
Two workshop bundle: $175 total cost
Thursday, October 19 (Decode Anxiety for Parents)
Thursday, October 26 (Goal Setting for Teens)
Register Here
You can also purchase either workshop on its own for the price of $97.
Decode Anxiety: Help Your Teen Describe and Defeat Their Distress
Register Here
Goal Setting: The Good, the Bad, and Especially the Ugly
Register Here

How to Have a GOAT Year: Set Yourself Up for Success in the Upcoming School Year (In Person Aug 22-25)
2022-08-22 14:00 - 17:00
Want your teen/tween to have a GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) year? Teens/tweens in this session will set goals for the year based on their values, interests, skills, and talents. They will explore layers of ways to achieve their goals and how sometimes falling short of our goals doesn’t mean we aren’t the GOAT! Teens/tweens will end the week geared up and enthusiastic for a new school year feeling focused and ready to be a success!
SUMMER SESSIONS:
Single session: $250 Register here!
Bundle of 2: $450 (10% discount) Register here!
Bundle of 3: $637 (15% discount) Register here!
Bundle of 4: $797 (20% discount) Register here!

Perfecting Imperfection: Letting Go of Perfectionism and Embracing 'Good Enough' (Zoom Aug 15-18)
2022-08-15 10:00 - 13:00
If your teen thinks that an A- might as well be an F, this summer session is for them! We will explore the differences and similarities between “high achievers” and “perfectionists” (there is a difference!) and how to manage life as one or the other (or both). Teens and tweens will learn strategies to calm negative voices in their heads and will practice making mistakes and recovering strongly from them. Teens will leave armed with resources to help in day-to-day perfectionism and moments of anxiety.
SUMMER SESSIONS:
Single session: $250 Register here!
Bundle of 2: $450 (10% discount) Register here!
Bundle of 3: $637 (15% discount) Register here!
Bundle of 4: $797 (20% discount) Register here!

Perfecting Imperfection: Letting Go of Perfectionism and Embracing 'Good Enough' (In Person Aug 8-11)
2022-08-08 14:00 - 17:00

No Drama: How to Have a Drama-Free School Year (Zoom Aug 1-4)
2022-08-01 10:00 - 13:00
Drama is everywhere in middle school and high school, and even if tweens/teens try to avoid it, sometimes it just comes knocking at the door! This session will give teens strategies to avoid drama in person and on their screens, as well as resources around how to manage situations in responsible, appropriate ways. Tweens and teens will learn how how to keep themselves out of drama even when others try to pull them in.
SUMMER SESSIONS:
Single session: $250 Register here!
Bundle of 2: $450 (10% discount) Register here!
Bundle of 3: $637 (15% discount) Register here!
Bundle of 4: $797 (20% discount) Register here!

No Drama: How to Have a Drama-Free School Year (In Person July 25-28)
2022-07-25 14:00 - 17:00

Making Bank: Thinking Outside the Grocery Store (Zoom July 18-21)
2022-07-18 10:00 - 13:00
This week long (M-Th) session will help teens and tweens figure out specific skills and talents that can earn them money, and then prepare to apply, interview, and get the job! Teens will also learn how to schedule a job into their already-busy lives and how to create a life-work balance. If your teen wants a job–or you want them to have one–this session is for them!
SUMMER SESSIONS:
Single session: $250 Register here!
Bundle of 2: $450 (10% discount) Register here!
Bundle of 3: $637 (15% discount) Register here!
Bundle of 4: $797 (20% discount) Register here!

Making Bank: Thinking Outside the Grocery Store (In Person July 11-14)
2022-07-11 14:00 - 17:00

Teen Premier
2022-03-01
Starts March 1! Schedule a free discovery call or enroll.
10-week program for teens who struggle with:

Perfectionism
Time Management
Anxiety
Over-Scheduling

Root to Rise
2022-03-01
Starts March 1! Schedule a free discovery call or enroll.
10-week program for teens who struggle with:

Anxiety
Communication
Organization
Social Interactions

Teen Dream Workshop
2022-02-20 14:00 - 16:00
Workshop for teens and tweens to explore dreams through art and writing. No experience necessary.
Do you feel like your teen needs a break from stress, anxiety, and trauma?
Has your teen expressed an interest in knowing what their dreams mean? Or how to remember their dreams in the first place?
Does your teen love to draw, paint, write stories, or create poetry?
During this workshop, teens will have the opportunity to volunteer to share a dream, will draw/paint or write about a dream or dream figure, and will learn more about dreams. For those who have trouble remembering their dreams, specific techniques will be shared to improve dream recall.
Teens will be given a workbook to print out and/or follow along with online. Register here.
