Teens are known for being sullen, emotional, and withdrawn. But how do you know when their mood swings have taken a turn for the worse, and their erratic behavior is actually a cry for help? Teen depression is a serious problem. The statistics are scary. Seventy percent of teens will have one episode of depression before adulthood; about 20% to 40% will experience it one … [Read more...] about 5 Important Facts on Teen Depression
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9 Secrets to Getting the Most out of Life
Do you feel that you're living your best life? Can you say, 'I feel passionate about what I do!' and 'I wake up every morning excited about what lies ahead.' Are you at peace with your choices? Are you at peace with yourself? If you've said yes, congratulations—you're one of the rare few. Most of us struggle with insecurity, regret and self-doubt. Or we feel lost, stuck, … [Read more...] about 9 Secrets to Getting the Most out of Life
7 Tips for Dealing with Critical People
'You can't please everybody.' We know that, we say that, and on good days we actually believe that. But it's funny how all our logic and confidence can crumble when we hear a critical comment from a parent, a boss, teacher, or anyone whose opinion deeply matters to us. Sometimes, we even internalize what they say, replaying their painful remarks in our heads so many times that … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Dealing with Critical People
8 Life Skills That Kids Get from Doing Crafts
Art paper and crayons may seem 'boring' and 'outdated' to a child who's used to flashy video games and battery-operated toys. However, many experts urge parents to get kids to do at least one hour of arts and crafts a week. Your child may balk a bit ('But mom, my favorite cartoon is showing!') but he'll eventually enjoy it…and will definitely learn a lot from it. There's … [Read more...] about 8 Life Skills That Kids Get from Doing Crafts
7 Secrets to Raising Happy, Confident Kids
Parents get a lot of conflicting advice on all aspects of raising a child, from how much food to give and what kind of toys to buy. But what does it really take to raise a happy, confident child? We cut through all the theories and tips and get to the heart of successful parenting. What we found is that you don't need to spend a lot of money, read a dozen parenting books, or … [Read more...] about 7 Secrets to Raising Happy, Confident Kids