Over the past decade, there have been a great number of mental health improvements for teens. For instance, teen pregnancy is at an all-time low, rates of teen cigarette smoking […]
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Whether you’ve suspected it for some time or it’s news to you, when your teen comes out as LGBTQ, you might feel a wide range of feelings: relief that they
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Studies have shown that seventy percent of teenagers are not receiving the amount of sleep that they should be each night. The reasons for sleep deprivation range from physical and mental
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As a parent, it’s hard to accept that your child is being bullied. You feel angry, betrayed, and heartbroken for your child. The first thing you should do is remain
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This is an age-old question, and it is inherent in raising a teen. The battle for independence will continue to exist between teens and parents because becoming more and more
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Self-advocacy requires courage. It means speaking up even when it seems everyone else around you seems okay with the status quo. It means letting your teachers, parents, or peers know
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Mental illness: It’s something that is often kept quiet. While it was normal for generations past to consider all types of illness a secret, the stigma attached to physical health
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You’ve heard the stereotypes about the teenage years: All teens are moody. If a teenager’s mouth is moving, they’re lying. Today’s teens are lazy. Teenage boys don’t show emotion easily
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Does your teen communicate frequently and clearly with you? Many parents are disappointed because they thought they’d have a more intimate relationship with their teenagers. Once adolescents start the journey
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You might be surprised to learn that teenage depression can affect boys and girls differently. While both teen boys and teen girls can suffer from depression, the symptoms and the potential
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