Archive for April, 2008
Helping Your Teen Overcome Depression
Monday, April 28th, 2008
Statistics on teenagers suffering from depression and other mental ailments are alarming. Various studies suggest that 1 in 4 teens suffer from some sort of mental illness. Teenage mental illness, to include depression, can have dire consequences. Teenage suicide is on the rise. It is the third leading cause of death in the age bracket of 15 to 24 years. Dealing with depression in teens is an important step in reducing these numbers in our society.
Simple steps to Boost Your Teen’s Self Esteem (Part 2)
Friday, April 18th, 2008Here are a few more simple ways to help you boost your teen’s self esteem:
* Schedule some one on one time with your teen. You can go on dates together and just hang out and have fun. Active teens may not get as much time with their parents as younger siblings. Make sure that you have some special time together and let your teen know that you feel she is worth spending time with.
Simple steps to Boost Your Teen’s Self Esteem (Part 1)
Monday, April 14th, 2008The teenage years can be really tough for both the teen and the parent. They are marked by an increasing desire for independence, and, all often times, struggles with low self-esteem. However, while the need for independence is certain during your child’s journey to adulthood, low self-esteem doesn’t have to be.
It may seem difficult to get through to your teen, because they seem to be more interested in what their friends have to say than your opinions. But there are some things you can do to shape up your teen’s self-esteem.
Ensure Your Teens Lose Weight the Right Way
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008With teen celebrities all losing weight, there is no doubt that there is a trend on weight loss going on. From teenage girls to teenage boys, upper class, middle class, middle school, high school, everybody, it seems, wants to have a slim body.
Dieting is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, when done right, dieting can do great things for the body. Eating the right foods and exercising, which are the hallmarks of proper dieting, can produce a healthy body that is strong and fit.