a teen spends hours on her phone on the couch at the risk of her social relationships

Helping Teens With an Addiction to Technology

Teens today have continuous access to the internet through home computers, tablets, and smartphones. This access offers many benefits. Teens can access information on virtually any topic and master new skills. They can also socialise with others around the world, play games, or listen to music and watch videos. Some young people make a very…

two teens are in an obviously toxic relationship as the boy screams at the girl who sits scared

8 Signs of a Toxic Teenage Relationship

Relationships between young people can be intense. The teenage years are a time when people practice skills and techniques that they will use as they grow into adults, and interpersonal relationships are part of that process. Teens are especially vulnerable to getting involved in toxic teenage relationships because they may not yet have the judgment…

a teen forgoes social interaction to stay in her room alone on her phone and the internet

How Too Much Screen Time Affects Teen Relationships

It’s no secret that teenagers today are growing up in a world where screens are everywhere. From the moment they wake up to the time they go to bed, teens are bombarded with messages from their phones, laptops, TVs, and more. And while there’s no denying that this constant access to technology can be beneficial…