Why Teens Stay in Unhealthy Relationships
When the new school year starts, many parents and caregivers think about back-to-school shopping, class schedules, extracurricular activities, and making sure their child is ready for another year. However, it’s also an important time to talk about healthy relationships. When someone is experiencing abuse, it can be hard to understand why they don’t ‘just leave’. […]
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships: Helping Teens Recognize the Difference
When teenagers begin dating, they experience many relationship milestones for the first time. As a new experience, it’s important to discuss what healthy habits and boundaries in relationships look like. Things like movies, social media, and even peer relationships can blur the lines between romance and what is unhealthy behavior. This can make it very […]
How Social Media Can Influence Teen Relationships
For teenagers, social media is more than just a means of communicating with each other; it’s where relationships begin, conversations happen, milestones are shared, and memories are documented. It can be great for making connections and communicating, but it can also introduce obstacles and affect how young people view and experience dating relationships. Understanding the […]
Recognizing Emotional Abuse in Teen Dating
Abuse can affect any person of any age range. When it comes to teen dating violence, most people think of physical abuse. The truth is that dating violence can take many forms. Other forms of abuse can be just as harmful, especially for teenagers who are still learning to recognize a healthy relationship. Emotional abuse […]
Helping Teens Build Confidence And Healthy Boundaries
As the school year approaches and new friendships, relationships, and other experiences are on the horizon, it’s important to teach your teen about setting healthy boundaries and having the confidence to enforce and respect those boundaries. When teens have a strong sense of self-worth, they’re more likely to trust their instincts, communicate their needs, expect […]