- LGBT Teens More Likely to Be Cyberbullied
A study conducted by researchers associated with Iowa State University revealed that the majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) teens have been harassed or bullied via technological means (e-mails, websites, Facebook postings, cell phone messages and the like). more...
- Should You Let Your Daughter Date an Older Boy?
According to a survey of 1,000 teens by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, teenage girls who date boys two or more years older are more likely to smoke, drink and use drugs. more...
- Girls with ADHD at Increased Risk for Mental Health Disorders
Girls with ADHD are more likely to develop depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse issues and other psychiatric problems by the time they become adults.
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- 5 Skills That Help Teen Girls Better Navigate Adolescence
The staff at Bromley Brook, an all-girls boarding school in Vermont, has identified five skills that girls can work on to help regulate their emotions, solve problems and more effectively communicate so they can better handle all that the teenage years throw at them. more...
- Raising a Teenage Girl with High Self-Esteem
In order to make healthy choices, teenage girls need a strong foundation. They need to know who they are and what they stand for and have the confidence to believe they can accomplish anything they set out to do. more...
- Fighting the Disease to Please in Teenage Girls
Most teenage girls want people to like them, but some go to great lengths at the cost of their own needs and desires - to please others. Because it is impossible to please everyone, people pleasers are setting themselves up for failure. more...
- Nurturing Teenage Girls' Self-Esteem Through Travel
Traveling the world with a daughter can be a wonderful way to nurture close family bonds as well as an adolescent's self-esteem and life skills. more...
- Making Middle School a Success: Tips for Parents
If your preteen is discouraged or feeling hopeless about school, a therapeutic boarding school may help your child get back on track in time for high school. more...
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