For Teens

This section is just for teens! It includes thoughts from other young people as well as tips from experts. You’ll find easy strategies for communicating more effectively with parents and ideas for managing stress and staying healthy.

Essential Reads

Help Parents Know What You Can Handle

May 01, 2019

Teens -- partner with your parents to work towards the privileges you want.

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Communication is a Lifelong Skill

Jul 20, 2023

Communication is easy when you practice first. 

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Let Your Parents Into Your Life

Jul 13, 2023

Advice by teens, for teens on why you should let your parents into your life.

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Three Things to Look for and Three Things to Avoid in Friends

Jul 12, 2023

Traits in friendships that are good and bad, and strategies on what young people should look for.

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Category: For Teens

Three Ways Stress Can Affect Teens and How to Cope

Jul 06, 2023

Three common causes of stress in teens and how they can learn to cope.

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Set a Goal for Your Discussion

Jul 06, 2023

Go into important conversations with a goal.

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Three Steps To Regain Trust

Jun 12, 2023

Advice for teens by teens: You messed up, and you're trying to regain your parents' trust.

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