Stress and anxiety
Is it normal to feel stressed? Should I be concerned if my teen is experiencing stress? Is there a difference between stress and anxiety? As the parent of a teenager, it’s normal to ask these questions. Here are some answers.
Weight management methods: when should I start being concerned?
Dieting, miracle products promising weight loss or muscle gain or working out excessively are some examples of this. As a parent, when should you start being concerned and what should you do?
Romantic and sexual awakening
Puberty brings with it not only physical changes and changes in your teenager’s mood, but also opens up a new world of physical sensations, emotions, thoughts and behaviours, as well as ways of being in relationship with others.
Preventing STIs and unplanned pregnancies
During adolescence, many teens will become sexually active. In fact, by grade 11, half of all teens have already had a sexual relationship.
Protecting teens’ mental health
Having good mental health means experiencing a state of well-being that lets us feel fulfilled, deal with different situations, and get things done in different areas of our lives, such as family, work and school.
Body diversity
Teenagers go through many physical changes during adolescence. During puberty, they experience a growth spurt, which is accompanied by changes in their height, body shape, hair growth, skin and face.
Sexual and gender diversity
Adolescence is a time for teens to discover, explore and affirm their identity. During these years, most of them will have their first crush or fall in love for the first time, not to mention identify their gender identity.
Self-esteem in the digital age
As you know, adolescence is a very important developmental period. It’s when teenagers develop their self-esteem.
Sextortion
Many parents worry about their teen’s safety on the Internet. While digital technology has many benefits for young people, it’s not completely risk-free.
Pornography
Adolescence is a time of profound change. Teens are discovering their identity and exploring their needs, desires and preferences, especially when it comes to their sexuality.