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, body dysmorphic disorder, or eating disorders. In a culture where swimsuit Continue reading
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well be-ing n. The state of being healthy, happy, and prosperous.
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Perfectionism in Teens
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 Continue reading
Advice-Filled Interview Series
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. WATCH NOW: 1. The Best Way to Parent Teens (“The New Strict”) 2. Can I Take the Phone Away as a Punishment (Will it Isolate Them?) 3. The Key to Keeping Your Teen Safe on Social Media 4. Why Continue reading
Self-Care During Depression
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, music), self-care is provided for you, by you, and is the key to living a balanced Continue reading