From smartphones and social media to teen braces and facial breakouts, teenagers are preoccupied with so many things conducive to a sedentary lifestyle at home. This could pose a problem as teenage years are supposed to be a time for growth both physically and emotionally and a time when exercise is needed the most. How much is enough? Recent studies show that one out of … [Read more...]
School Psychologists: The Key Challenges Faced (infographic)
KEY CHALLENGES FACED BY SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS TODAY Burnout Overwhelming responsibilities School psychologists have been trained to do the following but don't often have the time Evolving responsibilities Advances in technology Lack of mental health screening tools Identifying best practices Access to affordable & effective care A great need … [Read more...]
5 Essential Self Defense Moves Every Young Adult Should Know
The transition from a teenager into a young adult is an exciting time. During this transition, many people will head off to college, start their work lives, or travel the world. Unfortunately, this transition also marks a time of increased vulnerability and risk. Both men and women need to be extra cautious, but for different reasons. Statistics from the National Institute … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Battle Teen Depression and Anxiety
One of the most prevalent problems in teenagers today is that more and more of them are being diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Mental illness is a serious condition, and the support of family and friends is an extremely important factor that will truly help someone struggling with depression and anxiety. If you’re wondering how to help someone with this kind of … [Read more...]
Whey Protein Powder: Is it good for kids below 15 years old?
The Problem As a parent, you may be worried about the health conditions of your kids that prevent them from attaining full growth. Either they are skinny, or they are obese. Poor eating or excess of fat might be the cause. You may never really know since your busy schedule hardly gives you the quality time to spend with your kids. You do remember to fill the refrigerator … [Read more...]
Key Reasons Why It’s Important To Have The Sex Education Talk With Your Teens
Curiosity about sex can be considered a process of learning the body – and sex education can help teenagers to understand and to be more comfortable with their bodies. In these types of situations, parents play an essential role in the process as they are considered as the essential sex educators for their children. While sex education may be taught in a health class in … [Read more...]
How to Stop Your Teenager from Talking Back to You
The moment you have a baby you think that things will get better with time and all your children will turn out to be responsible adults. But as soon as the little critters hit the tween and teenage mark, they turn into monsters with a big mouth whose sole purpose it seems is to talk back to you. Whatever rules you have got set for them, somehow they always end up being ignored. … [Read more...]
Surefire Ways to Raise Responsible Teenagers
Young mothers whose kids are approaching adolescence often want to know how to raise their children or what to expect when their children hit 13. However, no parent can answer that. Ones kids are who they are in spite of who their parent is. Each teenager is also different from the other and they may respond differently to various aspects in life. The first thing is to debunk … [Read more...]
Creative Ways To Discourage Teen Drinking
Approaching your teenager about underage drinking and drinking and driving can be very difficult. In fact, most parents would rather face an IRS auditor than confront their teen about irresponsible choices. Most teens either become defensive or aggravated when you approach these types of subjects causing some parents to become frustrated and give up. The truth is, your teen … [Read more...]
Depression in teenagers: artistic expression of their feelings can help them
Depression is a complex phenomenon. Many explanations have been given for it. In this article I will study the relationship between feelings and depression in teenagers. It’s commonly believed that the teenage years are characterised by intense and hard-to-control feelings. Teenagers are often seen as problem-makers, unless they obey perfectly the expectations of … [Read more...]