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Opening Conversations with your Teen
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May 20, 2019 by middleearthnj

Experts say that it’s vitally important to keep communication lines open with our teenagers. But anyone who has a teenager …
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Category: Parent/Teen Relationships | Tags: conversation starters for adolescents, developing open communication between parent and child, encouraging family conversations, getting your teen to talk to you, talking with your teenager
Instilling Healthy Coping Skills
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May 13, 2019 by middleearthnj

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to consider our stress and how we deal with …
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Category: Mental Health | Tags: adolescent mental health, healthy coping skills for kids, helping teens deal with stress and problems, instill coping skills in teenagers
What Should Teens Do with their Summer?
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May 6, 2019 by middleearthnj

There are so many options and activities for teens during the summer, it can be totally overwhelming to choose. Many …
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Category: Constructive Use of a Teen's Time | Tags: positive teenager experiences during school breaks, summer options for adolescents, what should my teen do during the summer, youth summer programs
How Parents Can Reduce Teen Alcohol Use
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April 29, 2019 by middleearthnj

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to consider what information you should be giving your teen …
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Category: Alcohol and Drugs | Tags: adolescent alcohol use, help teens make good decisions about drugs, prevent drunk driving, preventing teenagers from using drugs, youth drinking alcohol
Teaching Teens Good Nutrition in a Processed Food World
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April 22, 2019 by middleearthnj

We all know that fast food and ready-made meals are not the healthiest option, but teens are often hungry, on …
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Category: Physical Health | Tags: adolescent nutrition, healthy food choices for teens, helping teens make good choices when eating out, problems with teenager eating fast food, teach youth nutrition labels
8 Ways for your Teen to Set Boundaries and Avoid People-Pleasing
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April 15, 2019 by middleearthnj

Last week’s blog discussed the importance and value of setting boundaries. This week, it’s time to help your teen learn …
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Category: Mental Health, Social Skills | Tags: actions adolescent can take to stop people-pleasing, guide teenager to create limits in dating relationship, help youth develop healthy relationships, teach teens how to set boundaries
Teach your Teen the Importance of Setting Boundaries and Avoiding People-Pleasing
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April 8, 2019 by middleearthnj

Many people struggle with maintaining healthy relationships, which are characterized by respect, trust, equality, and honesty. Creating healthy relationships is …
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Category: Mental Health, Social Skills | Tags: adolescent boundary setting in relationships, avoid people pleasing, help youth learn to stand up for themselves, importance of setting boundaries, teaching teens about healthy relationship

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