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How Do Teenagers Fit In?

Society says we value and encourage individuality, yet the media promotes conformity to a norm that is not attainable; the perfect complexion, the perfect body image, the right clothes, etc. Are we setting up our kids to fail? How are they going to fit into society? Teenagers are trying to figure out where they fit all the time. They are maturing, experimenting with relationships, separating themselves from family and becoming…
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June 28, 2013
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Parents…You Are Not Your Teen’s Friend

Have you ever heard another parent say they want to be their teen’s friend? What was your thought? Do you agree? Do you disagree? Therapists often see family situations where the parents want to be their teenager’s best buddy. This is dangerous because the parent is not a teenager anymore and teenagers need boundaries and guidelines. There is a difference between doing things together with your teenager and being their…
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June 27, 2013
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Internet Cutting Clubs

Self-harm or Self-injury is to cause intentional damage, mutilate or hurt to part of the body. It is a common behavior among teenagers both male and female. Some examples of self-harm include: cutting, picking, burning, punching walls or self, swallowing objects, poisoning with pills or abusing alcohol or drugs. There are groups on the internet for people who self-harm by means of cutting. There are videos, graphic photos, contests on…
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June 26, 2013
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Teenagers Need Money – Give an Allowance or Not

Teenagers need money all the time. Does it help them to earn the money or receive an allowance? Pros of giving a teenager an allowance: Teaches teens about finances Teaches responsibility and work ethic if allowance is earned by doing specific chores Teach family values of saving Teach family values of donating to charity or church Learn to make financial decisions Learn to plan for upcoming events; managing money Learn…
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June 25, 2013
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Teens…Anxiety and Fear

Why does my child freeze when it comes to taking a test? Why does my child become sick when it is time to take a test or go to the next grade? What are the fears? Fears teens often experience: Fear of something different Scared of being with a lot of kids Fear of the test Fear of failure Fear of not being able to remember the material Fear of…
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June 24, 2013