You notice that your teenager seems quieter than usual, spends more time alone, or becomes irritable over things that never seemed to bother them before. When you ask what’s wrong, the answer is always the same: “I’m fine.” You sense that something may be bothering them, but your attempts to talk often lead to one-word … Read more
If you have been single at any point in the past two decades, you have probably tried online dating at least once…or twice, or maybe more.
You reach for your phone and unlock it. After navigating through several of your apps, you find the one you’re looking for. You click on the icon and the home page opens. Pictures of random people you’ve never met fill your screen. After staring at the screen for longer than you’d like to admit, you … Read more
Unfortunately, bullying is not uncommon. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one in five students report being bullied. One of the most common reasons reported for bullying is sexual orientation. Nearly 70 percent of students identifying as LGBTQ+ reported being bullied at school or online. Teens who are being bullied might not want to … Read more
You may think that teens do not have anything to be sad or scared about. After all, childhood is the most carefree time. You have your friends and family by your side with plenty of room to have fun. However, teens deal with similar issues that adults face. They could be bullied, feel alone, not … Read more
Have you ever seen the Alfred Hitchcock classic film Gaslighting? In this movie, a manipulative husband makes his wife question her sanity by the constant dimming of the flame of a gaslight. What she does not know is that her husband is the one manipulating the lamp. He cuts her off from her friends and … Read more
Being a teenager can be a confusing time. There is a lot of pressure in high school to fit in. We all know about heterosexuals- attraction towards the opposite sex. However, there is a wide range of teens out there who do not identify as straight. That does not mean you will not fit in … Read more
Teen dating issues? Social media may be to blame…… This guy you’ve been seeing says he’s going out with his friends tonite, but later on, you catch a photo of him on his friend’s instagram chatting with some chick you’ve never even seen before. They are looking pretty cozy and you start freaking out! Dating … Read more
