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How to Negotiate and Compromise with Your Parents

Lori Freson

It’s hard to get along with your parents when you’re a teenager. Not only have you become more focused on your friends and probably a bit moody as well, you and your parents truly want different things. You want independence, freedom, and just to have fun. Your parents want you to be safe, be responsible, […]

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Why Forgiveness Is Difficult (But Important)

Lori Freson

Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense, lets go of negative emotions such as vengefulness, with an increased ability to wish the offender well (wikipedia.com). Another definition (Merriam-Webster) is forgive: to stop feeling anger toward (someone who has done something wrong) : […]

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One Proven (Free!) Way to Help Teens Deal with Stress

Katie Malinski

Imagine a pill that helped children cope with stress better, improved mood and physical health, had no serious negative side effects, and didn’t cost a penny. We would all want one, right? Well, it’s not a pill, but there is something that does all those things:

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10 Signs You Are Ready To Leave Home

Lori Freson

The grass always does seem greener. It is not uncommon for teens to believe that adults have it made. No rules, you can do whatever you want. All you want is to be an adult with no rules. Often, though, you fail to realize all of the responsibilities that come along with that, and adults […]

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Great Summer Projects For Teens

Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson

The classic back-to-school essay assignment “What I Did On My Summer Vacation” could describe a watershed moment for your child. Help your teen see the possibilities.

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4 Cool Summer Job Ideas For Teens

Dr. Seth Meyers

Once you reach the age of 16, you become eligible for all sorts of paying jobs. You can check the specific laws in your state, because some states will even let you start legitimately working when you’re even younger. Overall, the age of 16 is a good time to start working because you have hopefully […]

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Gratitude: You’re Like a Magnet

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Why You Should Invent a Job This Summer

Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson

Instead of getting a job like everyone else – or, more likely, looking for a job like everyone else and probably not find one – help your teen assess his skills and interests and the needs of the community.

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Effective Communication: Introduction

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Are You Bored? Try These 10 Solutions

Lori Freson

It’s finally here. Summer is upon us. All school year, you were so stressed and so busy and all you wished was for summer to come. And now that it’s here, you’re bored out of your mind. While you are used to being over-scheduled and under-rested, it sure didn’t take long for that to wear […]

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Goal-Setting: Specific and Measurable Goals

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Hard Work: Habits

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