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New Research: Promoting Healthy Behaviors in Teens

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Nurturing the Amazing Teen Brain

WEBEncourage them to find an exercise they can do on their own throughout their lives. Examples include biking, running, hiking, and swimming. Offer Healthy Foods. A …

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Finding Reliable Health Information Online

WEBAs parents and caregivers, we can help our teens understand the health messages they come across to guide them to make good decisions regarding their …

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Teen’s Physical Health

WEBCOVID-19 Challenges to Physical Health. Adolescence is a time of rapid physical, mental, and social development.Social distancing, combined with school …

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5 Ways to #StandByTeens in Support of Teen Mental Health

WEBGive them the time and attention they’re looking for. There are many things parents can do to support teen mental health. Here are five ways you can stand by …

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Powerful Benefit of Exercise for Teens

WEBPhysical and Mental Benefits of Exercise. Exercise improves focus and concentration, which can help us manage time and school schedules. Even though …

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Resources about Mental Health

WEBMedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s …

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7 Ways to Support Teen Brain Growth

WEBInclude relaxation strategies like yoga or mindfulness, and healthy outlets to release emotion like writing, reading, or journaling. Protect the Brain From Injury. …

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How Parents Can Improve Teen Mental Health

WEBParenting Strategies for Supporting Teen Mental Health. Use a Balanced Parenting Style. Parents’ best bet is to use a balanced parenting style when raising a …

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Teens, Build a Stress Management Plan

WEBStress Management: Create a Plan. As teens, it is key to prepare to manage life’s challenges in healthy ways if we are to thrive in an unpredictable world. Stress …

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Support Teens to Manage a Chronic Illness

WEBThere are also strategies to help teens gradually take responsibility for managing their health. Here are seven to consider. Listen, Validate and Encourage …

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What Giving Back Means for Your Well-Being

WEBEmotional Benefits. Giving back is good for your emotional well-being. Spending time engaged in a charitable pursuit lowers rates of depression. It also drives …

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Extracurricular Activities: Benefits and Balance

WEBBuild Relationships: Having a range of activities provides unique opportunities for teens to form and strengthen relationships with their peers and their …

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The Positive Side of Peer Pressure

WEB1) Inspiring Positive Choices. There are plenty of ways young people influence others to make good choices. For example, if a group of friends takes part in a …

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Common Concerns About Adolescent Physical Development

WEBSometimes these changes in development can trigger both parents and teens to have concerns. Those issues can range from concerns about puberty, physical …

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Center for Parent and Teen Communication

WEBThe Center for Parent and Teen Communication is your guide through the journey of adolescence.

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Balanced Parenting and Mental Health

WEBThe National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741. You can also find additional resources and information …

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Talking About Race and Mental Health Within Black Families

WEBIn our latest Q&A, Center for Parent and Teen Communication’s Dr. Joanna Lee Williams spoke to Mia Smith-Bynum, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and Associate …

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