The Effects of Cyberbullying on Offline Relationships
According to the Center for the Digital Future, time spent online every week by average Americans has risen from 9.4 hours to 23.6 over the last gener...
Social Media and Self-Esteem: Body Issues in Teens
Social media users subconsciously compare themselves to the filtered individuals behind their phone screens. As social media continuously grows, so do...
The Link Between Social Media And Depression
In today’s culture, teens turn to social media for approval. The number of likes one gets may be the foundation for which they determine their self-...
Giving Your Teen A Boost: Helping Teens Improve Self Esteem Issues
So you just happen to be beyond convinced that your teen child is the brightest, kindest, funniest and most accomplished of all; the only problem is, ...
Helping Your Child Shoo Away Signs of Low Self Esteem
Every parent wants their child to feel confident and fulfilled, but that’s not always how things develop. As children enter adolescence, hormones, s...
What really matters: The secret to a happy teen
What do you think your teen wishes for? A shiny new car? Getting into a great college and going on to a career of their dreams? Do they hope this will...
Discussing Gender Identity Issues: What Is Gender?
Gender identity issues have recently been shoved into the national spotlight. Many consider when Caitlyn Jenner came out as transgender and ignited a ...
Male Friendships: The Struggle to Make Friends
Studies Show Male Friendships Are Harder to Maintain The New York Times recently released an article discussing various studies that have shown the im...
Perseverance in Youth: Does it Indicate Success?
“Grit”: Determining Perseverance in Youth and Their Success There is a common belief today, that determination and consistency can lead to ...
Building Self Confidence: Don’t Ignore the Nonathletic Child
Athletic, involved, extroverted–these are all characteristics which many parents wish for in a child. More often than not, if a child has a more...