When building solid friendships for teens, it’s important not just to have good friends, but to be a good friend.
Building Solid Friendships for Teens
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Why Should Teens Volunteer?
Volunteering helps teens gain perspective and see beyond their own small circle.
The Pressure of Youth Sports on Teens
Youth sports are meant to teach teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and resilience. They help kids build friendships and confidence. They give them exercise and a healthy outlet. But once a child shows talent or promise, things can shift quickly.
How Faith Helps with Addiction Recovery
People don’t usually get sober just because they’re told they should. They need a reason. Believing you were created on purpose, and that your life still matters, can be powerful motivation.
Signs of Eating Disorders in Teens
To understand the signs of eating disorders in teens, it helps to know what each eating disorder looks like and how they are different from each other.
Why Do Teens Self-Harm?
It can be confusing and scary to think about how physical pain could feel like relief from emotional pain. Still, understanding why teens self-harm is an important first step toward helping them.
Teaching Teens Responsibility
Teaching teens responsibility now helps set habits they will carry into adulthood.
How to Get Along Better With Your Teen
Sometimes figuring out how to get along better with your teen feels impossible. However, while you will never get along perfectly, there are a few things you can do to improve your relationship with them.
Approval-Seeking Teens: How Parents Can Help
Wanting approval isn’t always bad… But when the need for approval becomes too strong, it can lead to anxiety, depression, or bad choices.
Getting Your Teen to Help Around the House
Once chores become a routine, your relationship improves because there’s less conflict—and your teen feels proud of contributing.