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Positive Behavior

How to Encourage Positive Behavior in Teenagers Teens are complicated. They’re moody, have impulsive tendencies, and constantly search for meaning. Many are also notorious for their lousy listening habits, which is just one of the many reasons why effective communication is so difficult. Everyone can agree that parenting is one of the most challenging jobs.There’s no …

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Helping Your Teen Develop a Sense of Self-Worth

Self-esteem and self-confidence can easily be the victim of comparison to peers or others. It can be difficult for teens to feel successful or feel good about themselves when their environment pushes them to do otherwise. Even though I am a mental health professional, as a parent, I struggled in helping my teen develop a sense …

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Teen Shyness

How to Help Your Teen Overcome Shyness Do you notice that your teen stays home alone a lot instead of going out and spending time with friends? It’s possible that they’re struggling with shyness and they’re unsure how to deal with these feelings or rise above them. You can help your teenager overcome this limiting …

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Motivation + Teens

A Parent’s Guide to Motivating Your Teen Remember when your kids were little, and they were happy to do just about anything for a sticker or a kind word? Now they’re older, and you must try harder to motivate them. Many parents become frustrated with teens who play video games for hours but avoid homework …

How A Vacation Can Benefit Your Mental Health

Sometimes, we can fall into a mundane routine, where it seems like we’re endlessly cycling through the same tasks and every day feels the same. If this is happening to you, then you may benefit from a vacation. Apart from being incredibly fun, freeing, and rewarding, vacations can do wonders for your mental health. Let’s …

How Can A Workout Boost Your Mental Health?

We all know that getting fit offers great benefits for your body, health, and physical wellbeing, but did you know that taking the time for regular workouts also benefits your mental health? The link between physical activity and good mental and emotional wellbeing is something that has been well researched by experts, and a simple …

Discovering Your Self-Worth Despite Challenging Circumstances

Does life seem to be a struggle for you? Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated much of the time? Do you wish you could experience something better? Fortunately, you can enjoy the exciting life you deserve. Success is available to you despite challenging circumstances. It’s important to remember, also, that your self-worth is not defined …

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