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Death is a fundamental part of our lifecycle. What is more, the death of a loved one is an event each one of us will experience, likely multiple times throughout our lifetimes. Confronting death and accepting loss is a personal experience you cannot compare with someone else’s. You’ll grieve in your unique way, and healing …

Part of being a good parent is communicating the dangers adolescents may be exposed to as they get older. Sex, drugs and alcohol are all talking points that are commonly addressed. But, does that truly cover it all? According to this study published in the journal of Public Policy & Marketing, many teens simply don’t …

If your teen enjoys passing the time gaming, you likely already know that video games are rated by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) for age appropriateness—sports games like “Madden NFL” are often rated ‘E’ for Everyone, musical participation games like “Rock Band” are usually rated ‘T’ for Teen, while first-person shooter games like “Call …

Body image issues do not discriminate by gender. Teen girls are not the only ones struggling with body image; Researchers say teen boys are also highly concerned about their weight and physique to the point of developing eating disorders, binge drinking habits and even drug dependencies. Adolescent boys are holding themselves to specific—maybe even impossible—body …

Depression can plague people of all ages, and adolescents are no exception. By the end of their teen years, 20 percent of young people will have had depression, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. When they receive help, more than 70 percent will respond positively to treatment and improve with therapy …

A lack of confidence at any age can be a dangerous and overwhelming problem. But feeling capable in a world influenced by peer pressure can be especially difficult for teens. Not only are they already going through a period of rapid development—changing bodies, developing minds and evolving social circles—but they are growing up in a …

Innovation is always met with the question “how will this change effect the next generation?” Lack of concentration, stifled self-esteem due to a lack of online attention, and irregular sleep patterns are just a few of the negative effects which can occur with overuse of technology. However, not all technology use is bad. There are …

At any age, starting something new can lead to stress and anxiety, and going back to school is no exception. Sending a teen back to junior high or high school is a much different process than when you sent your younger child off to elementary school. Now that your child is older, their fears have …

Teen bullying can conjure serious and longstanding consequences in an adolescent’s life. By definition, bullying is described as unwanted and aggressive behavior acted out among school-age adolescents that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. It also encompasses another important component ─ a pattern of behavior that is repeated over time. No single factor puts …

For many young girls, being “model thin” is a very real obsession. With the media bombarding adolescents with images of super-thin models, and with TV shows fixating solely on appearance, teens are easily influenced. It is no wonder parents sometimes feel helpless when it comes to improving their daughters’ self-esteem. “We’re seeing girls at younger …