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I Caught My Teen Sexting. Now What?

You might have gotten the call from another parent, who was appalled. Or the school administrator. Or maybe you found…
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Parents
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What Causes Borderline Personality Disorder in Teens?

Borderline personality disorder in teens is marked by high levels of impulsivity, repeated self-harming and suicidal attempts, conflicted relationships with…
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Family & Home Life
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Six Ways You Can Validate a Teen (And Anyone Else!)

Your adolescent is upset about something or another. Maybe he or she is crying. You know what the experts say:…
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Getting Help

‘Why Do I hate My Life’: Actions & Tips to Overcome Unhappiness In Life

Do you ever want to scream ‘I hate my life?’’ Maybe you hate school, hate your parents, hate yourself, or…
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Parents
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What Age Should My Child Get a Phone?

The time has come. Your child, or adolescent, is asking for a phone. But not just any phone will do,…
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Parents
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Research Report: Cannabidiol (CBD) for Opioid Use Disorder

As the nation wrestles with the opioid epidemic, health scientists work to find new, evidence-based methods to help people struggling…
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Anxiety & Mood Disorders

How To Parent A Teenager With Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder in teens is marked by a host of symptoms. There’s emotional instability and extreme bouts of moodiness.…
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Internet & Social Media
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Teens: These 9 Phrases Might Be Alerting Predators to Your Social Media Pages

When you hear about sex trafficking, you probably think, That will never happen to me. Teen sex trafficking occurs when…
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Parents
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Polysubstance Use in Adolescents

Recent research indicates that adolescents (12-17) who misuse more than one substance – or engage in polysubstance use – may…
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Parents
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The Benefits of Yoga for Children and Adolescents

Yoga in the United States Yoga is a form of exercise that comes from India and is reputed to be…
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Parents
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Parenting Practices in the U.S. and Abroad

In the U.S., there are almost as many approaches to parenting as there are families. Bedtimes, dinner times, screen time,…
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Parents
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When a Teen Goes from As to Cs (or Worse) What Should a Parent Do?

At the end of school last year, your teen was sitting pretty. The solid final report card looked like this:…
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