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Domestic Violence/ Parental Alcohol and Drug Abuse

“Approximately 90% of children who live in homes where there is intimate partner violence see or hear abuse. Further, children who are exposed to family violence are much more likely to become violent than are children from nonviolent families.” If you have a family member who is struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, read this helpful article for tips on what to do. CLICK HERE.

www.teen-drug-abuse.org
Find teen drug rehabs and alcoholism treatment centers listed here in an easy to use searchable directory. Also, information and resources for parents.

Weightless Your Positive Body Image Starter Kit

Weightless Your Positive Body Image Starter Kit

Too many children today learn to worry about their weight which can cause many body image problems that can be extremely difficult to reverse. Having a positive body image is key for [...]

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I No Longer Feel Worthless

I No Longer Feel Worthless

“I no longer feel worthless” ~After years of being teased, the support Tanya, 14, got at a new school helped her overcome her fears of being bullied. Friendship is key to eliminating [...]

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A Bad Decision At Age 14

A Bad Decision At Age 14

Teen Ink published a touching article about a young boy who lost his grandmother to cigarettes. He expresses his negative thoughts and feelings about the government allowing cigarettes to be legal. This [...]

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Inspiration and Chai

Inspiration and Chai

When people get close to the end of their lives, they are faced with many regrets and struggles. Common regrets range from not having better relationships to not having a happier lifestyle. [...]

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Self-Exploration: Getting To Know Thyself | World of Psychology

Self-Exploration: Getting To Know Thyself | World of Psychology

Self-exploration is truly important in developing a healthy mind, body, and future. We must consistently tune into ourselves and ask why we feel what we feel and why we act the way [...]

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Talking to Your Parents – or Other Adults

Talking to Your Parents – or Other Adults

Sometimes teens face many serious topics that are uncomfortable to discuss with their parents. If you’re a teen, check out this link for some tips about building a good relationship with your [...]

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STOP cyberbullying: What methods work with the different kinds of cyberbullies?

STOP cyberbullying: What methods work with the different kinds of cyberbullies?

Cyberbullies come in different forms: The Vengeful Angel, The Power-Hungry or Revenge of the Nerds, The Mean Girls, and The Inadvertent Cyberbully or “Because I Can.” Read here to understand more about [...]

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How Chatroulette Makes it OK to Talk to Strangers

How Chatroulette Makes it OK to Talk to Strangers

Social Networking and Internet Safety Information A new and potentially dangerous live webcam service, Chatroulette, and a cyberbullying website, Topix, can seriously put your young teen’s life in jeopardy. Parents should be [...]

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President Obama: It Gets Better

President Obama: It Gets Better

President Obama speaks out against bullying. Our nation is founded on the belief that “all of us are equal and each of us deserves the freedom to pursue our own version of [...]

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