Society, today, is not quite what it used to be. Today's youth has gone from bad to worse in terms of behavior. Teens today get arrested for criminal charges such as drug possession or substance abuse, illegal possession of firearms,…
Read More The rise of social media has changed the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world, but can the use of social media lead to depression? In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a report that suggested…
Read More Teen development is important because it involves social, emotional, mental, and physical changes. Many of these changes happen during puberty where a teenager becomes mature sexually. Puberty occurs between 10 to 14 years old for girls and 12 to 16…
Read More There are few bigger moments in the life of a teenager then when they turn old enough to drive a car. Whether your state allows teens to start driving at 16 or at 14, odds are you can expect to…
Read More The NEDA or National Eating Disorders Association is a nonprofit entity, which supports people who have eating disorders. The thrust of the organization is to campaign for more research funding, better access to excellent treatment, and prevention so that these…
Read More What Is Forth Gordon Youth ChalleNGe Academy? The Fort Gordon Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a no-nonsense, demanding, and tough approach to the participant’s future success. Its main goal is to assist at-risk youth with life and academic skills training which…
Read More What Is Future Men? Future Men for God is a facility dedicated to transforming young men who have childish obsessions and behaviors such as problems with self-control, sloppy clothing, offensive habits/language, disrespectful, anger, slothfulness, foolish friends, and godless music, to…
Read More Parenting is a huge responsibility especially in today’s modern environment where a lot of factors can contribute to a child’s behavior. The tough part comes once you have to do some teen parenting. Teenage years are known to be a…
Read More As parents, it's very difficult for us to see that our children are suffering from peer pressure, especially if it's already causing them a variety of problems. We don't know how to talk to them about what's bothering them, and…
Read More Saving Teens in Crisis Collaborative is a non-profit entity established in 2004 to help troubled teens and their families in dealing with emotional issues related to substance abuse. It also cooperates with educational lawyers, rehabilitation centers, boarding schools, wilderness programs,…
Read More Losing a friend or loved one is always difficult, but it can be much harder for a teenager to deal with the loss of one of their peers because they still at least somewhat believe that they are invincible. After…
Read More Rejection is a part of life that everyone has to deal with at some time or another. The teenage years can be especially tough when comes to not being accepted by peers. For this reason, it is important that you…
Read More Inappropriate Behavior - Why Parents Dismiss it as a Phase by James Lehman, MSW Q: Why do parents tend to dismiss inappropriate behavior as “a phase?” James: When a child is between 18 months and two years old, they’ll start to…
Read More The National Institutes of Health, through the National Institute on Drug Abuse, launched a website to help teach adolescents, aged 11 to 15, about drug abuse. Catering to teachers and parents as well, the institute was able to tap teenagers…
Read More The National Runaway Switchboard is designated by the federal government to be the national communication system for homeless and runaway youth. Teenagers and their family members can call the hotline 24/7 if they have problems and want help regarding social…
Read More Art classes are crucial to your teen’s mental and physical development throughout their adolescent years. This is a delicate time when they are filled with hormonal changes and finding out about their identity and self-awareness. It can also be beneficial…
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