An American Time Use Survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics has revealed that most teenagers have about five hours of spare time on weekdays. This is even after school, homework, and meal times. A hobby is a great way to fill that spare time. And a hobby that may pay off in the future is even better.
Loss and Grief
Why Do Teenagers Lie? Tips for Parents
In a study performed by Nancy Darling, a specialist in young adults behavior and deception, she revealed that nearly 96 percent of teenagers are untruthful to their parents. Another study demonstrated that within the past year, 82 percent of high school and college students confessed to deceiving their parents. From either of these situations, we can understand that teens lie more than many grownups think.
Teenage Angst: When To Reach Out for Help
You’ve seen the eye rolls, heard the dramatic sighs, and noticed that everything seems to set them off lately. Welcome to the turbulent world of the angsty teen. As a parent, dealing with all those mood swings and attitudes can be exhausting. On the one hand, some moodiness and angst are normal parts of the teenage experience as those hormones start raging and the pressures of adolescence set in. But at what point should you start worrying that it’s more than just your teen ‘finding themselves’?
Adolescent Egocentrism Explained
Do you know that phase in life as a teen where it feels like you’re the center of the universe? Everything revolves around you and your experience. That’s called adolescent egocentrism, and it’s totally normal. As a teen, your brain is still developing, especially the parts involved in self-awareness and empathy.
What is False Memory OCD?
Memory is a fickle thing. We only sometimes remember everything perfectly. It is normal for our memories of particular events to become slightly distorted as the years pass. This naturally […]
Signs of Neurodivergence: How to Know if You Are Neurodivergent
If you’re feeling a little bit different from other people, but not sure why, or think that your brain works differently from those around you, it may be confusing; you […]
Teen Dating: Setting Boundaries for Teens
Statistics reveal that a significant number of teenagers experience physical violence, online harassment, and give in to underaged sex when boundaries are absent. Setting boundaries empowers teens to define their […]
Can You Get Arrested for Running Away?
While running away as a teenager is often seen as an act of disobedience rather than a criminal offense, it’s important to recognize that laws vary by jurisdiction. Even if […]
How to Overcome Losing a Friend
Friendships tend to come and go throughout the journey of life. Sometimes, it happens naturally while other times it can be highly emotional and stressful. If you are struggling with […]
Coping with Grief After Suicide of a Loved One
The self inflicted death of a loved one is always accompanied by some type of grief after suicide. Even when a death is natural and expected, it’s normal to have […]