Helping Your Teen Let Go of Friendships That No Longer Fit Friendships are a big part of life at any age, but during the teen years, they’re especially powerful. These relationships can offer a sense of belonging, build confidence, influence decision-making, and shape...
Why Teen Relationships Deserve to be Taken Seriously When your teen falls in love, or thinks they have, it can stir up a lot of emotions for you, too. Maybe you feel protective. Maybe you worry. Maybe you think, “They’re too young for this to really...
Supporting Students Who May Be Experiencing Emotional or Physical Abuse Teen dating violence is more common than you might think. According to Love is Respect, one in three teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse before reaching adulthood. As a...
Talking about pregnancy options with your teen “I’m pregnant.” It’s never the news we’re expecting as parents, but it can happen.Immediately, we are going to be flooded with emotions. For many of us, it may be fear, anger, concern, confusion, and shock. All...
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If you’re a parent or trusted adult for a teen, you know talking to them about sex can be awkward but it doesn’t have to be. Remember to listen first, be straightforward, talk about birth control, STI prevention and consent. Visit our website,...
