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  • Teenage girl shrugging and boy with head in hands, illustrating the challenges of adolescent egocentrism and strategies for parents to guide teens through this developmental phase.

    Adolescent Egocentrism: What is it & What to Do

    Imagine a teen convinced everyone is watching their every move, from how they dress to their daily choices. This is a common part of adolescence, known as teen egocentrism. While it’s a normal developmental stage, it can sometimes lead to risky behavior and self-centered thinking. In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of …

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  • Teen girl sitting in an emotional state, representing struggles with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Highlights the need for mental health awareness and support.

    Common Mental Health Disorders in Teen Girls

    Adolescence can be a challenging time for both boys and girls. New experiences in high school might cause your teen girl to develop social or general anxiety, while others may deal with major depression due to trauma, emotional distress, body image issues, and bullying. This article aims to educate parents, guardians, and caregivers on the …

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  • Mother and teen daughter sharing a moment of understanding, reflecting on strategies and tips for parents to address authority issues in teenagers with a positive and supportive approach.

    6 Tips for Parents to Deal with Disrespectful Teenagers

    Disrespect and authority issues have become interconnected with teenagers and adolescents. While it is true that teens become more likely to challenge authority as they grow, authority issues are more extreme. It can be heartbreaking for you as a parent or guardian to see your teen treat you with so much contempt. As your kid …

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    Signs of a Toxic Teenager

    Parenting is difficult regardless of age, but can be most difficult during the teenage years. During adolescence, teens begin to undergo more and more physical, emotional, and behavioral changes. As teens age and begin exploring their own identities, they can become impatient, frustrated, angry, and more. If these moods are not balanced with more positive …

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  • 10 Mental Health Activities for Arizona Teens

    10 Mental Health Activities for Arizona Teens

    The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that nearly 50% of adolescents will struggle with a mental health issue at some point in their lives, and Arizona is no different in this matter. While teen mental health challenges are on the rise in Arizona, there are proven mental health activities your son or daughter …

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