Cutting is a self-injurious behavior that is often misunderstood. Some parents and caregivers believe that if a teen cuts themselves, it is an attempt at suicide. While other caregivers believe […]
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Does it seem like your teenager has a harder time than his or her friends when it comes to schoolwork? Have you felt frustrated when you see your adolescent studying
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If your teen has struggled with a substance addiction, you’ve gone through all of the hard work of supporting him or her through treatment. They might have been in an
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Bullying is an experience that many teens around the country endure. Sadly, teens participate in adolescent bullying sometimes without really knowing they are causing harm. Social media, texting, and other
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If you were to think back to your own teenage years, you might recall how hard it was at times. You were likely socially awkward, like most teens, and to
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One of the defining characteristics of adolescents is their tendency to be emotional, impulsive, and creative. They tend to lack the ability to respond logically and rationally to situations. Instead,
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When your teen was born and throughout the first few years of their life, you might have been very playful. Perhaps you spent time with them playing “Peek A Boo”
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Whether your teenager was diagnosed with ADHD recently or many years ago, you know that the condition often changes and evolves as kids grow toward adulthood. Although it was once
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The teen years are often tough on parents. Adolescents are stretching their wings… and their boundaries. As they head toward adulthood, even the most mild-mannered teenagers will tend to pick
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If your child comes to you and tells you that he or she is gay, you might experience a wide range of emotions. You might feel relief and thankfulness that
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