Friendships are of utmost importance during teenage years. According to Pew Research, about half of American teenagers (51%) believe they fit in with their friends “very readily,” but a nearly comparable percentage (48%) believe they stick out. During this phase of life, teenagers face a lot of physical and emotional changes, and it is essential …
Stress is a normal part of life and affects everyone at some point. However, for teenagers, stress can be especially overwhelming due to the many physical, emotional, and psychological changes they are going through during this stage of their lives. From academic pressure to social media influence, teens today face a unique set of stressors …
Cyberbullying is a growing issue among teenagers today. It is a form of bullying that takes place online, through various forms of digital media such as social media, websites, and text messaging. With the widespread use of technology and social media, bullying has taken on a new form that can reach a larger audience and …
Body image issues are becoming increasingly common in young adults. Body image is a complex and multi-layered concept that encompasses how a person sees, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. If you are parents with young adults, you should be aware that issues with body image for them can be a significant source of …
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Even though the reality is harsh, there is always the possibility that your daughter has a toxic personality. You can learn the pattern of your daughter’s behavior by assessing the troubles she regularly deals with. Has she ever told you that she betrayed her friends? Does she periodically break the curfew? However, there is a …
The question “why is my son lazy?” is typically asked by parents. However, sometimes what is deemed lazy is just an unmotivated situation. In some cases, the parents refuse to admit that such a feeling of detaching from the world exists. It feels like you have many things on your mind that force you to …
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Children go through different developmental stages, which impact their awareness, emotions, and behavior. So when your daughter is going through a phase where she blames you for everything, it’s important to understand that this is developmentally appropriate behavior, not personal. There are a few things you can do to help your daughter during this phase: …
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Years ago, when your son had temper tantrums, you would just soothe or discipline him. However, as your son grows into a teenage boy, the way you handle him should also be adjusted. Maybe he is no longer throwing tantrums, but he still experiences emotional roller coasters. Unfortunately, he may not tell you every bit …
Unfortunately, bullying seems to have evolved from physically repeated aggressive behavior to cyberbullying–hiding under anonymity to cause a child emotional trauma. Did you know that about 30% of young people experience cyberbullying and 12% traditional bullying? I came across another research by the National Library of Medicine that suggests that boys are more prone to …
What are signs you’re a bad mother? Before we go further to discuss this topic, let me break down how I feel about being a mother. I used to think I was a bad mom. That’s simply because I found that being a mom is not easy. And thus, I learned along the way. You …
