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Counterpoint – Study Shows Screen Time Does Not Predict Teen Mental Health Issues

A widely accepted public narrative exists about the relationship between technology use and mental health. It goes like this: the…
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Parents
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April is Stress Awareness Month: What is Chronic Stress?

Each year during Stress Awareness Month, we publish a series of articles about stress: what it is, why we experience…
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Family & Home Life
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April 10th is National Siblings Day

National Siblings Day (NSD) was founded in 1999 by Claudia Evart, a New York resident who lost both of her…
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Referents
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Therapists: Do You Practice Self-Care?

People often think therapists don’t have the same kind of problems the rest of us have. They have all the…
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Family & Home Life
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COVID-19: What to Do When Your Teen Breaks Shelter-in-Place Rules

Some teens have heard and understood all the reasons they should follow COVID-19 shelter-in-place and social distancing guidelines but refuse…
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Family & Home Life
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How to Deal With Teen Disappointments During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every aspect of life as we know it: healthcare, economy, travel, politics, communal life, education,…
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Parents
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My Teen Is Violating Coronavirus Stay-at-Home Orders: What Can I Do?

As of this week, more than half of the states in the U.S. have implemented some form of stay-at-home policy,…
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Family & Home Life
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Tips for Working from Home During COVID-19: Are My Changes Really Saved in Drive?

The coronavirus pandemic has changed daily life for millions of people in the U.S. Social distancing guidelines from the Centers…
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Parents
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Five Lessons About Emotions Teens Can Learn from The Movie Inside Out

Sometimes a movie is so educational and entertaining that it can teach you more about a subject than a textbook.…
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Education
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Should You Care About Your Teen’s Grades?

Many parents wonder how much they should be involved in their children’s education. Should they help their child do homework…
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Addiction
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2020 Part Three: The Treatment Gap

This year, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week takes place between March 30th and April 5th. Organizers and advocates invite…
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Parents
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2020 Part Two: Drug Use Among Adolescents

This year, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week takes place between March 30th and April 5th. Organizers and advocates invite…
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