How to prepare for the anxiety of going back to school It seems like summer goes by faster and faster each year. While some kids may be excited for a new school year, many teens and children feel anxious about getting back into school. Whether it’s nervousness over a new schedule or troubles
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May 17, 2018
How Peer Pressure Affects Teen Development
Peer Pressure Can Affect Teen Development We often think of peer pressure as a negative occurrence, but it doesn’t have to be. Inevitably, teenagers want to feel liked and included, and their social circles will play a role in dictating their behavior—and ultimately their values. That’s why it’s so important that teens have positive and
August 9, 2017
How to Talk to Your Teen About the Risks of Partying
Ways to talk to your teen about partying Although addiction affects the entire demographic spectrum, there are certain demographics that are more susceptible to addiction than others. In fact, when it comes to addiction susceptibility, youths are widely seen as the most susceptible of all for a number of reasons. For one thing, youths are
July 6, 2017
Why ‘Just Say No’ Doesn’t Work
Why ‘Just Say No’ Doesn’t Work Whether we like it or not, substance abuse and addiction are part of the global zeitgeist. People of all ages, genders, ethnic groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, and beliefs can and have fallen prey to the addictive power of alcohol or drugs. In fact, current estimates are that over 50,000
