As teens hit their cent years, their social development takes a primary role. They feel a need to belong, and this is why we spend so much time discussing peer pressure.Your teen needs to feel empowered to say no to things like sex, drugs, or even just semi-bad behavior.
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Like Erin Oliveri, many teens come out first to someone they already know is gay, Logan says. “Think about who’s safe. A college counselor? A trusted friend? A cool aunt or cousin?” Take Your Time. Don’t feel forced or pressured. Erin Oliveri waited about two years from the time she told a gay friend until she finally came out to her parents.
Many teens worry about a friend who cuts or face pressure from peers to try cutting as a daring thing to do. In many cases, cutting and the emotions that go along with it are something teens struggle with alone. But because of growing awareness, more teens can get the help they need. Parents can help teens who cut — and the earlier, the better.
HAVERHILL — One week after 17-year-old Jordan Rankin’s death, the City Council plans to discuss what can be done at the problematic intersection of Liberty and Crystal streets, where the teen
HAVERHILL — One week after 17-year-old Jordan Rankin’s death, the City Council plans to discuss what can be done at the problematic intersection of Liberty and Crystal streets, where the teen
If your teen refuses to go to the appointment, discuss this with the mental health professional — and consider attending the session and working with the clinician to make sure your teen has access to the help needed.
“I’ve noticed that you’ve been lying about small things about yourself and I wanted to let you know that you don’t need to do that. You’re such an amazing person and you don’t need to make things up to feel more important or special.
Teens and their parents gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverfront for the annual Teen Summit on Saturday afternoon. The annual conference is held by the Suffolk Parks and Recreation and the Suffolk Office on Youth, and it is directed towards teens ages 11 to 17.