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Being an adolescent has often than not been difficult for most boys and girls.Studies have shown that when puberty sets in, the confidence of boys is likely to increase while the girl’s self-esteem tends to go downhill. The repercussions can be damaging at best and damaging at worst. Girls who do not feel good about themselves are very likely to suffer depression and engage in self-destructive behavior ranging from eating disorders, self mutilation to risky sexual behaviors. It is thus important to be there for them during these growing up years and also find ways to help them to keep up with their self-esteem during these trying times. The following tips are by no means all inclusive, but they are a starting point.

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Teen stress is the number one cause of teenage illness in the world. It can lead to damaging psychological and physical issues that may not be readily apparent. Ulcers can be exacerbated by this problem and there is frustration on the part of the parents.

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You get your kids a motorcycle and think about the right size and the right style, but what about making it a little safer to ride on. You may not have thought of that for your kids until now.

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Q: Recently, I lost my job where I was employed for the past 12 years. It was unexpected, and we do not have a lot of savings. I am concerned about my teenage son and daughter. We live in what I guess you could call a typical “suburban” area where most families earn between $50,000 to $95,000 income. We have a nice house, both parents work, and my children enjoy a “nicer than most” comfortable lifestyle. I do not want my job loss to disrupt their lives, but I also know the limits on our family budget right now. What should I do?

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Everyone’s gone through the troubled teen years, when everything seems out of place and you just want to get away from it all.

Well, this tendency is displayed in a number of ways, from severe conditions like bulimia and obsessive-compulsive disorders, to staying up all night in your room with the music turned up to full volume, everyone’s had their moments.

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Teenagers and money – two words that are mutually exclusive. The former often requests and requires the latter. As a parent during these shifting financial times, what can you tell your teenager about money? Besides the fact that it does not grow on trees? As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be responsible adults and financially successful ones. Here are 7 financial attitudes that can help your teenager.

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As a parent, do you feel like technology has taken over your teenager’s world? Does your teenager spend what seems like hours texting or literally hours on the computer? Or do you sometimes feel a sense of distance in your relationship with your teenager because technology? Here are 7 tips for parents of the wired generation:

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Teens and automobiles are a dangerous combination. In fact, car crashes are the leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 13 and 19.

About 4,000 teens die each year in passenger vehicle crashes, and hundreds of thousands are seriously injured.

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I have been ask the question about eating disorder bulimia so many times by lots of worried parents who think their child may have bulimia but don’t know any of the warning signs.

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Q. My teenage son is becoming interested in drinking. Although he tries to hide it, it is evident that his drinking has started. As a parent, is it a good idea to allow our teenager to drink at home? This way we can keep an eye on him, making sure he does not drink and drive. In addition, it seems like a safer way to educate him about the effect of alcohol abuse. However, we are also concerned that it may have negative reactions as well.

A. Alcohol use is a pervasive problem amongst teenagers. As a parent, it is great that you want to be involved rather than just looking the other way. Parents can be very influential in helping their teenager understand the effects of alcohol abuse. As a counselor, I have seen the negative effects of adolescent alcohol use. Here are 5 reasons why parents should not allow teenagers to drink at home.

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