by Kandice | Nov 11, 2025 | Blog
Last week, Alive Center founder Kandice Henning returned to her alma mater, Naperville North High School, to deliver the keynote address at the school’s National Honor Society induction ceremony. Speaking to hundreds of students, families, and educators, Kandice...
by Kandice | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog
Recently, Alive’s mission came full circle as members of our Alive Link Alumni Group (comprised of past teen leads) returned to inspire and guide the next generation of leaders during a powerful panel discussion titled “Ready, Set, College!” Presented exclusively to...
by Kandice | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog
Written by: Amanda McMillen, LCSW, with support by AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, shaping how our children learn, play, and interact with the digital world. AI is becoming an integral part of everyday life, from AI-powered...
by Kandice | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog
Written by: Lisa Konick, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist February 21, 2025 Social media is deeply embedded in the lives of today’s teens, influencing their social interactions, self-image, and even mental health. It serves as a space for self-expression,...
by Kandice | Feb 24, 2025 | Blog
January 21, 2025 Amanda McMillen, LCSW, Executive Director, Alive Center Social media has become integral to teens’ lives, offering platforms for connection, creativity, and learning. Yet, while it meets some of their needs, it often leaves significant gaps that...
by Alive | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog
The Alive Center has been open 5 ½ years now and we hear all kinds of wonderful things from the parents and guardians of the teens we support. From the teens that come to drop-in day in and day out, we hear one consistent theme. They all say that the Alive Center...
