Summer Body Image Blues?
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Many adolescents experience stress and anxiety as their bodies undergo physical changes during
puberty. When comparing themselves to peers and images from media, teens can lose confidence
in themselves and develop a poor self-image. In more severe cases, these pressures can lead to
depression, bo...
Perfectionism in Teens
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I often have parents tell me how their adolescent went from not settling for anything less than an A to “not caring” about doing any work at all.
If this has happened to you, then you know it may appear that your teen has “given up” or is “lazy," when really he is experiencing a burnout...
Advice-Filled Interview Series
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Odyssey Teen Camp interviewed Lauren about the most important and trending issues for parents raising teens today.
These short videos are just 3-5 minutes.
Self-Care During Depression
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Self-care, or looking after yourself, is any activity we intentionally do to take care of our mental, physical, or emotional well-being. From taking proper care of daily living needs (sleeping, eating and grooming), to engaging in healthy activities (exercise, reading,...