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November 13, 2017
MediaMonster
Mediamonster: Is it Contributing to Teen Issues? Years ago, there was some separation between politics, current events and the lives of teenagers. This isn’t to say that teens taking an active interest in the world is a bad thing. Some kids have always done that, finding their voices by running for office within their own […]
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November 6, 2017
Casual Sex Between Teens
Casual Sex and Teen Issues: The Threat to Self-esteem No parent wants to think about their teen having sex, but it’s usually something that must be faced after a certain point. Whether you maintain a “just say no” approach or offer a more liberal stance, you likely have some confusion about how to talk to […]
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October 30, 2017
Mother Daughter Weekends
Ideas for Fun Mother Daughter Weekends It’s common for moms and daughters to fight, so a mother daughter retreat can provide a breath of fresh air. Maybe you do fight with your daughter, but you also can’t deny that she’s your best friend. Not only can spending a few days together do wonders for your […]
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October 23, 2017
Technology and Teens: What Parents Should Look Out For?
What should parents look for with issues around technology and their teens? These days, there’s no separation between technology and teens. Up to 92 percent of teens report getting online at least once a day. The majority use the internet more often than that, visiting social sites like Instagram and Facebook every few minutes as they go […]
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October 16, 2017
Common Peer Issues for Teens
Here are a few common peer issues for teens Teen self esteem begins developing during the formative years. As long as things go well, it will continue to develop from there. It’s staying on a healthy path that’s tough. Peer problems can easily lead an impressionable teen down the wrong road, and once negative consequences […]
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October 9, 2017
How To Help Your Teen Have Their Own Opinion
Teenage Self Esteem: Encourage the Voicing of Opinions Teenage self esteem can be a struggle, and some teens don’t voice their opinions out of fear of ridicule from their parents or peers. You might also have a strong teen who has no problem sharing her views. Either way, it’s a smart idea to help teens […]
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October 2, 2017
Teens, How To Raise Your Self Esteem
Teenage Self Esteem: It Takes Effort If you’re a teen who wants to learn how to raise your self esteem, you’re not alone. If self-worth developed on its own, so many adults would not be suffering from low confidence. If you want to develop your teen self esteem, you will need to take full responsibility […]
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September 25, 2017
Mental Illness With Teens
Teen Mental Illness: Are Doctors too Quick to Medicate? No parent is born knowing how to handle teen mental illness, and most don’t prepare themselves in advance. We don’t want to assume that our kids will end up with such problems, but with teen self esteem suffering in the modern age, it’s not surprising that […]
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September 18, 2017
Is Your Teen Over Committed?
Teen Worries About the Future: Is Your Child Obsessed? Teen issues can drive a parent nuts. Common problems include laziness and a lack of focus on schoolwork, but for some kids, it’s an overzealous attitude toward scholarly perfection that becomes a problem. Teen worries about college and future careers are natural, and seeing that your […]
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September 11, 2017
Does Junk Food Effect Teens Behavior
Junk Food and Teen Issues: Are You Providing Healthy Nutrition? Life can be tough for busy parents, especially while trying to hold down a career and take care of a family at once. When you’re exhausted at the end of a tough day, picking up fast food is easier than making a healthy dinner. A […]
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