It is a widely known fact that the teenage years are a challenging time for both teens and their parents. It is a period of significant physical, emotional, and cognitive growth, and many teens struggle to find where they belong in the world. During this phase, some teens may make poor choices, such as drug…
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When teens are getting into trouble at school and at home, there can be many reasons that they are having these problems. In many cases, this kind of behaviour is a cry for help, and parents might not know how to best help their children. For some teens, the structure and discipline of a troubled…
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The teen years are a challenging time with all of the physical and psychological changes that occur. Unfortunately, for many teens, this turbulent phase in their lives causes them to make poor decisions and act out against authority figures at school and at home. When families reach the point where they have no idea how…
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Alcohol abuse and addiction can happen to anyone, and it’s important to know the signs that someone may no longer have control of their relationship with alcohol. But recognising these signs is just the first step to recovery; it is also important to find the right kind of treatment programme for alcohol abuse. There is…
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You are probably familiar with alcohol or drug addiction, but behavioural addiction may be a new concept for you. Many people don’t know that certain behaviours can be as addictive as drugs or alcohol. In fact, these addictions can be so severe and difficult to manage that a person may require behavioural addiction treatment. The…
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From a distance, the lives of celebrities can appear appealing, even enviable. The crowds of fans, the glossy profiles, the awards shows, the raucous parties—all of these things and more are indicative of a privileged world where money and fame can get a person almost anything they want. Children and teens, in particular, may try…
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Electronic devices keep us more connected and more productive than ever. Many of us know the rush of anxiety when we think we’ve misplaced our phone and would be hard pressed to go a whole day without it, given how much we rely on them for communication, entertainment, and information. We are surrounded by ever-advancing…
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Everyone needs help now and then. Teens might seek guidance from their family members or turn to a trusted friend or teacher. But, if your teen is struggling to articulate their needs or is a very private person, it might be hard for them to open up about an issue they are facing. Providing them…
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Most teens will express an interest in sex at some point or another. But is your teen’s interest in sex unhealthy or harmful? Does the media they are exposed to give them unrealistic expectations around sex and relationships? How can you help your teen have more grounded ideas around sex or express their sexuality responsibly…
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One of the most important—and difficult—conversations parents can have with their children is about sex and sexuality. The awkwardness of the topic, combined with how much sexual content children and teenagers can be exposed to (often before they are ready to understand it), can be an obstacle to parents talking to their teens about sex.…
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