Parenting

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Why Are So Many Teens Depressed, Anxious And Suicidal?

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Why Are So Many Teens Depressed, Anxious And Suicidal?

Teens, known for being anxious and insecure, are given the opportunity through smartphones and social media to relentlessly compare themselves to idealized versions of their peers. At the same time as they judge themselves to be failing in this regard, the same technology also opens a portal for them to be bullied and criticized by peers throughout the day. In the pre-smartphone era, a teenager’s home could be a ‘safe’ place free from the influence of negative evaluations by peers at school. No longer.

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Eliminate Guesswork: Finding The Best Therapist For Your Teen Or Child

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Eliminate Guesswork: Finding The Best Therapist For Your Teen Or Child

Selecting a therapist for your child or teen can be confusing. Parents need to figure out not only whether a therapist has the skills to help, but can they be trusted to keep mom and dad ‘in the loop’ about important matters, be supportive of the parents’ priorities, and more. Choosing the wrong therapist can lead to months of wasted time, squandered expenses and possibly a worsening of the youngster’s mental state.

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Boosting Confidence in Insecure Teens: Expert Tips and Strategies

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Boosting Confidence in Insecure Teens: Expert Tips and Strategies

Although it is impossible (and unrealistic to expect) to resolve all sources of insecurity, it can be much improved. This not only provides some much-needed relief for teens but also allows them to focus on what matters most – preparing to successfully enter the world of adulthood.

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Protecting Teens From Depression And Anxiety: The Power Of Healthy Friendships

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Protecting Teens From Depression And Anxiety: The Power Of Healthy Friendships

Rates of depression and anxiety among teens have dramatically increased over the past few years. So too has the number of suicides among this young age group. A powerful buffer that mitigates these ills is often overlooked - healthy teen friendships.

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Six Simple Strategies To Help Your Teen Become An Effective Student

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Six Simple Strategies To Help Your Teen Become An Effective Student

Teens who learn how to effectively complete homework are at a great advantage when going off to college or entering the workforce. They will certainly have higher grades, but more importantly, they will have developed critical thinking skills. This ability will help them become lifelong learners and maximize their ability to excel in many areas of life. In this article you will discover six strategies for supercharging your teens study habits.

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Why You Must Not Ignore The Problem Of The Shy Child

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Why You Must Not Ignore The Problem Of The Shy Child

The very shy child holds back from taking chances. Fearful of dropping their guard, or being assertive, they play it safe. As a result these children miss out on experiences that would otherwise build their confidence, expand their understanding, and increase their happiness. What’s more, extremely shy children are at higher risk for anxiety, depression and other forms of distress. Parents hold the key to reversing these trends and unlocking the more carefree side of their shy child. Doing so can be life changing.

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Five Ways For Parents To Help Their Depressed Teen - Even When They Don’t Want Your Help

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Five Ways For Parents To Help Their Depressed Teen - Even When They Don’t Want Your Help

Many parents struggle to find ways to help when their teen is anxious. This is especially true when the teen is beset by chronic or severe anxiety. Victoria Chialy Smith is a psychologist who has helped many parents and teens resolve these difficult moments. In this article she spells out five ways that parents can effectively help their teens break free from anxiety.

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When You Are Too Busy Parenting To Remember Your Marriage

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When You Are Too Busy Parenting To Remember Your Marriage

It is common for parents to get so busy caring for their children and attending to the countless duties that come with being “Mom and Dad” that they neglect their marriage. In fact, the parents’ marriage is the foundation of family, and investing in their relationship with each other is one of the best things parents can do for their children.

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3 Great Ways to Manage Teen Anxiety

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3 Great Ways to Manage Teen Anxiety

When your teenager is struggling with anxiety it can be painful to watch. Many parents feel helpless, confused about how to encourage or intervene in a way that moves their teen out of anxiety and into a happier more confident state of mind. Dr. Daffon has years of experience helping teens and parents who find themselves in this situation, and her article provides three powerful ways to move forward on the path to resolving anxiety.

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News You Can Use

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News You Can Use

Weekly Highlights Of Interesting & Helpful Articles. Each week brings a sampling of recent insights, or research, related to depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships or other areas of life. Become informed and use this information to change your life into one that is happier, more fulfilling, and allows you to contribute to those around you.

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NEWS YOU CAN USE

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NEWS YOU CAN USE

Weekly Highlights Of Interesting & Helpful Articles. Each week brings a sampling of recent insights, or research, related to depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships or other areas of life. Become informed and use this information to change your life into one that is happier, more fulfilling, and allows you to contribute to those around you.

Two Keys For Creating A Family That Thrives

Two Keys For Creating A Family That Thrives

Families that are happy and thriving have two things in common: a high degree of cohesion and strong morale. Developing these attributes within the family seems to come naturally to some parents, but for most of us it requires a sustained intentional effort and hard work. In this article we look at some of the key things parents can do to build a healthy sense of cohesion and morale within the family, and how to make repairs when the inevitable conflicts and clashes occur.

LESS TANTRUMS & HAPPIER CHILDREN

LESS TANTRUMS & HAPPIER CHILDREN

Raising children is tough. What makes it even more difficult is when we make parenting choices that seem right, but end up making problems much worse. There is an easy way to avoid this, but before we can do that we have to be able to spot the problem. Today we’ll take a close look at how you can determine if you are making this common mistake and how to quickly turn things around.

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