If one were to believe everything is shown to us in the media, on social media, and on both the big and small screens, we would probably get a somewhat skewed view of the world. Over-the-top and dramatic representations of anything related to caring for and treating children and teens can make parents hesitate to […]
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Why We Are Seeing an Increase in Teen Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural response to stress and fear. For years teens have been facing increasing pressure from school, sports commitments, family concerns, and even peer issues. With everything they’re struggling with, it makes sense that they would have increased anxiety levels in their lives. With the arrival of the pandemic, it is not surprising […]
Let’s Get Creative! How to Spark Your Teens Creative Side.
While the summertime can burst with days of full-filled activities, most of the time is probably downtime for your teenager. This isn’t bad; after all, time for rest and recovery is imperative. However, too many days of quiet time can lead to boredom for kids of all ages and can lead to more screen time […]
8 Ways to Stay Connected To Your Teen
We live in an increasingly interconnected world. This is why it can sometimes be baffling that it’s not always easy to connect and stay connected with your teen. Most of the time, we have communication devices in our hands, using them to connect through social media and other platforms. But just how do you communicate […]
Shy Teen? How to Make Friends!
If you are shy, you probably know how frustrating it can be to try and make friends. This is particularly true if you have to move to a new school or town and you don’t know anyone. Thankfully, some excellent ways to make friends when you are a little shy will work no matter what […]
Defiant Teen Behavior Lying and Stealing
Rarely do you meet a person who never tells a lie. Even the best of us may stretch the truth when serving our needs. Children and teens will often tell lies to get themselves out of trouble. It can become frustrating when a teen starts to act out, be defiant, and constantly lie. Can you […]
Summer Fun Tips for Tweens
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of the end of the school year. For parents, it can mean fewer mornings rushing around and fewer afternoons ferrying kids to an assortment of activities. For students, it means a long summer of fun stretching ahead of them before the fall school year starts. What does that fun […]
Learning How to Show Your Teen Love
How do you express love to your family and friends? How do you prefer to be shown love? We each have our love language. This is the way that we prefer to show and be shown affection and love. When our children are little, physical touch, protection, and words of comfort are often the best […]
Teens and Drug Experimenting
Teen drug experimentation can sometimes be considered harmless, but that is incorrect. Many teens who experiment with drugs end up abusing them, creating significant health risks for themselves. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that people are most likely to begin abusing drugs during adolescence and young adulthood. There are many reasons that a […]
6 Mobile Apps That Bring Sexting to a Whole New Level
No parent really wants to think about their teens having thoughts related to sex. Most of us simply want to pretend that it isn’t happening. It’s entirely too scary to consider, and in truth, it can be uncomfortable to have an honest conversation with your teen. Plus, surely your teen isn’t sexting or thinking about […]