No parent likes to acknowledge that their teen has an addiction problem. The teenage years are years where experimentation occurs and teens many times try alcohol and drugs just to “fit into the crowd”. Most teens outgrow this phase, but some become addicted to substances rather quickly and develop a serious addiction. It can be difficult for parents to judge whether an addiction is present at first as all teens are moody and unpredictable as are addicts. The main factors to watch for, however, are:
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6 Incredibly Easy Meals Teens Can Make Themselves
Whether it’s hunger pangs at 3 am or stuck in traffic on the way home, teens will have to cook a meal for themselves on various occasions. They could take 2 slices of bread with peanut butter, but it won’t keep their bellies full for long and isn’t that tasty. Instead of ordering food, they can prepare these fuss-free and delicious recipes in no time.
5 Tips on How to Prepare Your Teen Kids to Travel Without You
Raising a teen is no picnic, even if you have the most well-behaved, sensible kids in the neighborhood (or even the galaxy). With the potential war you’re waging against acne and silent treatment, not to mention the style crises teens go through (many of us have had the “I’m too metal for this world” phase), thinking about their ever-growing independence can be difficult.
5 Effective Ways to Boost Self-Esteem in Teenagers
Although every teen is unique, we have to acknowledge that adolescence is a challenging period. Many teens are experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety! As parents, we have to do everything in our power to Boost Self Esteem in Teenagers!
6 Exceptionally Cool Hobbies for Teenagers
6 exceptionally cool hobbies teenagers will go totally crazy for. Photo by Jared Sluyter on Unsplash It is true that teenagers these days are notorious for being lazy and being addicted to the social media, being hungry for likes and attention. But do you realize that some good can also come from this hunger of validation? Some teenagers […]
Are You a Helicopter Parent?
Are You a Helicopter Parent? Modern parents are very concerned about their children no time ever before. Now we can say that parenting has been completely changed over the last decade. The growing level of frustration among parents regarding their kids has increased due to plenty of factors such availability of basic needs for […]