changing friendships is a normal part of kids growing up, particularly as they experience puberty and change to middle or high school environments. if you are concerned that your child is having social changes due to drama, bullying, or other problems, there are some key signs to be aware of. you can help your child by encouraging them to join clubs or teams where they will have the opportunity to meet other kids that share their interests.

however, when signs …

to help your child avoid toxic friendships, you can try talking with your child about what ‘good’ friends are like – they’re the friends who look out for your child, care about them, include them in activities and treat them with respect. you could encourage your child to have friends over and give them space in your home. you can help your child feel this way by encouraging them to focus on their strengths, and praising their strengths yourself. you …

eventually, the teens make mistakes and drift away from all their loved ones. however, each one of them go through some common problems and struggle to resolve them. when young adults are subjected to this kind of conditioning, they may head to the wrong path and develop bad habits. for them, it’s not easy to handle fights and prevent misunderstandings. you may not understand the gravity of the situation but you can always lend an ear to your partner and …

there are many temptations to organize our life around the experience of earlier trauma. you know this has happened when one day you realize that you don’t like yourself, don’t like your partner, don’t like your life and are just plain unhappy. to those couples i say this – find yourself again and be someone whom you like – find who it is you were when you liked yourself the best, and start being that person again. when you do …

are you finding navigating the world of dating and love to be challenging? you shouldn’t have to force a relationship. try not to get swept away in your first love to the point to where you give up time with friends and family. you’re not supposed to have the maturity level of an adult; after all, you are a teenager. when you don’t talk to your boyfriend or girlfriend about your thoughts and feelings, you could be keeping your relationship …