If you suffer from anxiety, the worst thing you can hear is, “just relax; everything will be fine.” But it’s not fine. If you’ve never experienced anxiety, you don’t understand that in the middle of an attack, the world is burning, the walls are caving in, and at times, the disorder can manifest in severe…
Last year the World Health Organization (WHO) deemed gaming a bonafide addiction which means many teens will most likely need to seek help to stop. At this time there are not many treatment centers out there who are equipped to administer to the needs of teens who struggle with a gaming addiction because of the…
The age that someone is legally allowed to vape is 18 years old. With that being stated, there is an epidemic that has risen among adolescents who are vaping underage. Although there have been tighter regulations that have been put into place to protect those who are under 18 from readily obtaining vapes, there are…
Having a teen who is in recovery or still out there in the throes of their addiction, poses overwhelming stress for you as their parent. You feel hopeless and helpless that you cannot do anything to help them but participating with their support group has done wonders for them. Jealousy may even creep in a…
The fateful day has come, and your teen has used or drank after a bought of sobriety. You are probably disappointed, scared of their future, and unsure of what to do next. No one can fault you for how you are feeling although there are some solid tips for you to act upon. Get calm…
When discussing teenage boys, often you will hear parents talk about their grocery bill and how they have a difficult time keeping their pantry or refrigerator stocked because of their growing bodies. Having quick fix meals and snacks readily available for these developing boys may not only hurt the pocketbook but may also give them…
Risk taking is a normal part of adolescent development. Becoming more independent and trying new things is a healthy rite of passage into adulthood to a certain degree. This can also mean the tendency to experiment with drugs and alcohol at an early age. Although some teenagers are going to do what they want when…
Gratitude plays a huge role in recovery. As a teen in recovery, you may not have discovered that mental state of gratitude which is so instrumental. Finding a new way of life in recovery can be scary and confusing because you are in a confined age group since the number of addicted teens who make…
Every year on the third Thursday of April, the National D.A.R.E. Day is observed by a variety of schools around the country. Parents and students are invited to these local events to celebrate the graduation of the D.A.R.E. program which has been effective in teaching students the dangers associated with drugs, gangs, and violence. The…
Every time you ask your teen to do chores or homework, they may conveniently respond with how they “just forgot” to carry out your instructions. As they exhibit these signs of forgetfulness, life can become especially chaotic with the disorganization which ensues. Teens often have many responsibilities to juggle with their school work, extracurricular activities,…
