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Besides having trouble with school and relationships, teenagers taking drugs may display emotional extremes with irritability, anger and changes in sleep patterns.
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Preventing teen turmoil starts at birth. Parents set examples in the way they interact, express anger, and treat substance abuse.
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Too often, parents miss the signs of depression. Or, they believe their teen will "snap out of it” eventually.
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As difficult as it is being a teenager, being a parent of one is even harder.Adolescence is a difficult time for young people. During those years, they face physical changes; peer pressure; exposure to drugs, alcohol and sexual relationships; and increased expectations and scrutiny from parents and teachers.
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The teen years often bring a sharp drop in physical activity, especially for girls.
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If you suspect your child is depressed, see your health care provider at once. Says one doctor: "The good news is that depression is very treatable, particularly if we identify it early and make sure the kids get the help they need."
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Teens who smoke are more likely to quit if they can be convinced to participate in a cessation program that emphasizes the health risks of smoking, provides motivational encouragement and coping skills, and encourages a healthy overall lifestyle.
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By involving teens as full participants in their self-care, they're more likely to choose healthy behaviors throughout their lives.
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Parents need to realize the rational part of a teen's brain isn't fully developed and won't be until he or she is 25 years old or so.
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While an occasional broken rule usually is not cause for concern, there are ways to tell if your child is having significant problems. Here are some clear signals from your teen that he or she wants or needs help.
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My 15-year-old daughter has been experiencing "hot flashes" and seems to sweat a lot. Is this normal for teen girls?
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Could you provide some information on self-mutilation, specifically teenagers cutting themselves?
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There are no magic words to make a teen drive like an adult. But by setting rules, parents can make a dramatic difference in preventing crashes.
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