Social media is often frowned upon for its harmful impact on teens—but the truth is that there are both pros and cons to their social media use. One pro is that social media encourages friendship and…
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Teenagers are at an increased risk for experiencing mental health issues, as their brains continue to develop and change throughout this delicate time in life. This means it’s incredibly important for their loved ones to keep…
Raising a teen isn’t easy—I know this not because I have one, but because I remember all too well what it was like to be one. I was a relatively…
Every single one of us, to some degree, feels the pressure to succeed—to be better and to do better. But its today’s youths that could be suffering because of it. A new study “Perfectionism Is…
Ask any kid whether their parents are overprotective, and they’ll probably say yes. Whether or not their parents are actually overprotective, however, cannot likely be determined from their child’s testimony—as it’s innate for children and teens to…
Everybody can benefit from some time spent alone—most even desire some peace and quiet to themselves. Too much alone time, however, can result in feelings of loneliness and negatively impact our…
If you live in the city—or even a slightly urban area—you can probably look to the sky and point out a cloud of smog: funneling from factories or just hanging out on the rooftops. This is the…
It’s no secret that the teenage years are often characterized by rebellion—there is, however, an ongoing argument about how parents should properly handle this phase. Should they step in or back off? Do they need…
When you think of the word “teenager” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Attitude? Defiant? Impossible? It’s no secret that it can be difficult to communicate with adolescents.. Many people…
