For parents of troubled teens in today’s world, it may seem as if there are endless opportunities for their child to get in even more trouble. From constant arguments on social media to easy access to a variety of illegal substances, particularly marijuana, and a...
Many parents are not aware that troubled teens often turn their mental health issues inward, often resulting in struggles with their physical health as well. From intense mood swings to frequently engaging in risk taking behaviors, parenting a troubled teen can be a...
Teens and twenty somethings face an uphill battle in today’s bad economy. A decade or two ago, most young people could move out of the family home, and start taking responsibility for their lives. Within a few years of graduating from high school or college, they...
College is an unusual time for a growing young adult. The reality is, it’s almost like unleashing complete freedom in an environment that’s perfect for cultivating two very different realities, like flipping a coin. When students go to school away from...
Young Adults ages 19-29 represent the highest number of people in an uninsured age group of any in the United States, and represents almost 30 percent of the overall population. Generally speaking, the provisions in the health care reform act don’t specifically...
Young adults often find it difficult to avoid the temptation of drugs and alcohol in the modern world as they are so common among young adults. Tobacco is smoked by many individuals and alcohol is consumed on a regular basis at bars and clubs. So why do young people...
The internet is huge these days- it’s a mecca of business and social media that connects the world and provides more and more opportunities that are typically out of reach without it. While it’s difficult to adequately address the overall importance of the...
Modernization has definitely helped in lowering the mortality rate for young adults, but we are still seeing an increase, in rates, caused by drug overdose, injury, and suicide. The million dollar question is ‘Why?’ There’s no doubt that parents can do a lot of things...
As our children begin to reach the transitional age in between the teenage years and young adulthood, some seem to engage socially with ease while others encounter a struggle. A major part of taking control of one’s own life is to become comfortable in...
Young adulthood is a tough time for many entering into it, but it is especially difficult for the teenager who is moving out for the first time. Leaving the nest for the first time brings feelings of excitement as well as trepidation. Where are they going? What...
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