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Avoiding Those Teen Summertime Blues

how teen mental health is impacted by covid 19 pandemic quarantine and lockdown

In just a few weeks, the 2020-2021 school year will end.  Most teens have barely had time to socialize with peers in meaningful ways. Without a doubt, this past school year has been the most difficult for teens in more than a generation. Because of COVID-19… We asked them to stop spending time in person […]

My pet died. How can I feel better?

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Most pet owners accept their new pet into their home as an addition to the family. When you brought Fido into the house for the first time as a puppy, you welcomed him into your heart and family. This created a special bond between your pet and the entire family, reinforced by all the playtime […]

My parents are getting a divorce. What now?

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Divorces are a tricky thing to deal with as a teen. The end of your parents’ marriage can leave you feeling like your world is crumbling. Some divorces are mutual and friendly, but other times they can be nasty and ugly to watch unfold.  No matter what kind of divorce your parents are having, you […]