Boost teenage happiness with praise, clear rules, a healthy family lifestyle, and warm family relationships. Happiness is a state of mind or a mood. Teenagers are usually happier when they’re satisfied with their lives and relationships, although nobody is happy all the time. Wellbeing comes from physical, mental and emotional health. It’s also about understanding …
Every generation of teens is shaped by the social, political, and economic events of the day. Today’s teenagers are no different—and they’re the first generation whose lives are saturated by mobile technology and social media. In her new book, psychologist Jean Twenge uses large-scale surveys to draw a detailed portrait of ten qualities that make …
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As teens struggle with anxiety and perfectionism, how can we help them like who they are? No one wants to hang out with me. I’m a failure at school. All my other friends seem happy. What’s wrong with me? These kinds of negative thoughts are becoming more common in our homes and schools. Teens are …
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