Most teens will express an interest in sex at some point or another. But is your teen’s interest in sex unhealthy or harmful? Does the media they are exposed to give them unrealistic expectations around sex and relationships? How can you help your teen have more grounded ideas around sex or express their sexuality responsibly…
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One of the most important—and difficult—conversations parents can have with their children is about sex and sexuality. The awkwardness of the topic, combined with how much sexual content children and teenagers can be exposed to (often before they are ready to understand it), can be an obstacle to parents talking to their teens about sex.…
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In locations like the U.S. and Canada, behavioural care for teens is easily accessible, partly due to the rise in teen neurodiversity. The concept of neurodiversity seems to be everywhere these days. Increasingly, young adults are using the term to describe themselves. But what exactly is neurodiversity? In the past, the word ‘neurodivergent’ was used…
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In countries like the U.S. and Canada, teen behavioural care is now easily accessible. Discussing professional treatment for behavioural and conduct problems in teens is more approachable these days, which is essential as cases of neurodivergence in teens are increasing. But what is a neurodivergent teen? Neurodiversity is the idea that it’s acceptable and normal…
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The teen years bring about various challenges for adolescents. As a parent, you may be concerned about your teen’s mental and physical well-being. Mood and hormonal changes can create the perfect storm for depression or anxiety to develop. The following information will teach parents and loved ones how to help a teen with anxiety. Challenges…
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These days, behavioural care for teens in Canada and other countries is typically more accessible than it was in the past. It’s a good thing, too, because parents and guardians sometimes need professional help in handling more than just their teens’ physical and mental health. Some mental health conditions observed in younger people have to…
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The adolescent years are difficult for many parents and guardians to get through without professional teen behavioural care. Fortunately, in Canada and other countries, it’s easy to access care like this, especially these days when puberty begins earlier, and children leave home permanently later than in any previous generation. Parents and guardians these days spend…
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Prescription drug abuse is a huge problem throughout the country. Millions suffer from the severe issues that can result from an addiction to these powerful medications. What exactly is the opioid epidemic, and what are the signs of opioid abuse? Possibly one of the biggest things to remember about the opioid epidemic is that if…
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Did you know behavioural treatment for teens in Canada and other countries is easily accessible? While mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression are more often diagnosed and treated, along with physical health issues, behavioural problems such as teen bullying are sometimes not easily noticed. Some parents or guardians may not even realize that…
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Teen behavioural treatment is often offered professionally in countries like the U.S. and Canada. But professional help is mainly thought of as needed only when mental health conditions are involved. What happens when parents or guardians observe inappropriate behaviours in their teens? After all, parenting involves allowing children to have more freedoms and responsibilities as…
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