Teens
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Growing up is hard enough without carrying extra weight. For BIPOC youth and teens, that weight often includes navigating racism, discrimination, cultural expectations, and systemic barriers, all while trying to figure out who they are and where they belong.
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Parenting a teenager isn’t easy. Between school stress, social pressures, and the emotional ups and downs of growing up, it’s normal to worry when your teen seems withdrawn, anxious, or overwhelmed. Finding the right kind of support can make a (more…)
The teenage years often feel like a puzzle. Why do teens take risks, react emotionally, or make decisions that seem impulsive? The answer lies in the brain. The adolescent brain is undergoing dramatic changes that make it fundamentally different from (more…)
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Leave a Comment (0) →Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and development. Not only are teens evolving physically and socially, but they’re also forming an identity and figuring out who they want to be. These formative years set the foundation for their transition (more…)
Building digital literacy is a vital skill that everyone needs, especially as teenagers today navigate a digital landscape flooded with information, some accurate, some misleading, and some entirely false. Social media algorithms, along with peer influence and the sheer volume (more…)
Peer pressure is one of those things almost every parent worries about. You picture your teen faced with choices like drinking at a party, skipping class, or experimenting with vaping, and you hope they’ll say “no.”
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Leave a Comment (0) →There are legal standards for who is considered an adult. However, things are a lot more complex than that. Some teens can feel and act more mature than plenty of adults. Other people in their 20s or beyond may feel (more…)
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Leave a Comment (0) →As a parent, you might not immediately think of your child’s life as stressful. But, kids and teens have more on their plates than most people realize. Adolescents have to deal with things like figuring out who they are and (more…)
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Leave a Comment (0) →As a parent, being able to “let go” and allowing your teen to branch off on their own is exciting. After all, it’s what you’ve been working toward since they were little — getting them ready to head out into the (more…)
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Leave a Comment (0) →Grief is hard at any age, but for teenagers, it can feel especially overwhelming. When an adolescent loses a loved one—whether it’s a family member, friend, or even a pet—they may struggle to understand and express their emotions. As a (more…)
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