Why Being More Present is so Important for Teens
Did you know that learning to be more at home in the present can give teens a brighter future? Being more present gives them tools to manage stress, reduce anxiety, increase their focus and build emotional resilience. And since adolescence is a critical time for brain development, teens who practice presence are learning healthy habits […]
4 Ways Your Teen Can Practice Mindful Breathing
Mindful breathing is simple: Inhale. Exhale. Pay attention. Repeat. Can something so simple really make a difference to teens? A recent study of nearly 400 11th-graders says yes. The more students practiced mindful breathing techniques, the more they reported feeling capable of managing stress. Lead researcher Deborah Schussler says that’s because mindful breathing buys teens […]
Strategies for Helping Teens Avoid Burnout
Burnout is an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion caused by long-term stress. Although we usually think of burnout affecting adults, we now know teens get burned out, too. In fact, a recent study revealed that while the average American adult rates their stress level at 3.8 on a 10-point scale, the average stress score for teens […]
Stress Strategies for Teens
Teenagers now report higher stress levels than almost any other age group, according to a new report from the American Institute of Stress. Teens feel stressed for lots of reasons, including academic pressure, negative thoughts and feelings about themselves, family financial problems, or the illness or death of loved ones. And teens deal with this […]
6 Time Management Tools for Teens
According to the American Psychological Association, teens\’ stress levels top those of adults during the school year. While the causes of stress are complex, researchers say one factor is that teens lack effective coping mechanisms for dealing with a mix of demanding schedules, academic pressures, and busy social lives. Parents can help by giving teens […]
6 Ways Teens Can Discover the Power of Quiet
When was the last time you enjoyed a little peace and quiet? If you’re like most parents, it’s been a while. So, just for a moment, imagine yourself sitting someplace still and beautiful, listening to the wind in the trees or the sound of waves lapping the shore. Take a deep breath and feel your […]
6 Strategies to Simplify Your Teen’s Life
It’s no secret that today’s teens are stressed. According to surveys conducted by the nonprofit Challenge Success, 95% of middle and high school students are sleep deprived, 77% experience stress-related health symptoms, and 63% say they are “constantly worried” about academics. Researchers attribute rising teen stress levels to the same factors that drive adult stress, […]
