Today's culture, combined with psychological issues such as low self esteem, have lead to an increased rate in anorexia and eating disorders in teens. Because they are a complex condition, and affect both the mind and the body, it can be difficult for young people to overcome … [Read more...] about Treating Eating Disorders in Teens
Factors Leading to Anorexia in Kids
Anorexia is a disease that is affecting not just teens and adults, but also children. More and more children are worried about their body image, and instead of enjoying youth they are taking drastic measures to meet some warped sense of what their body should be like. While it's … [Read more...] about Factors Leading to Anorexia in Kids
Ways to Make Teaching Teens Gratitude Easier
It can be frustrating to try and teach your teen to be grateful. They will resist. Teens today feel entitled rather than appreciative, selfish rather than considerate, and expectant rather than grateful, so getting them to turn all of that around and show gratitude is not an easy … [Read more...] about Ways to Make Teaching Teens Gratitude Easier
Tips for Teaching Your Teen Gratitude
Teenagers can be a nightmare to live with. Boy or girl, teenagers usually mean a lot of drama, a lot of selfish tantrums, and a lot of feelings of entitlement. One way to make living with your teen more tolerable and enjoyable, is to help them develop a grateful outlook on life. … [Read more...] about Tips for Teaching Your Teen Gratitude
Causes of Anorexia in Kids
The causes of anorexia in kids cannot be pinned to any one thing specifically, but there are certainly a lot of contributing factors. The following are some of the most prevalent things that lead to children choosing anorexia.Increased exposure to TV commercials. While this … [Read more...] about Causes of Anorexia in Kids
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