As an infant I watched my father in infinite curiosity, I enjoyed a home my father worked hard to remain in solidarity. As a young boy he introduced me to each kind of ball, And helped me find my most favorite of them all the soccer ball. I never grew weary of his silly old-fashioned […]
Tag Archives: Teenage Years
Unfortunately, self-esteem issues in teenagers can arise even if they have supportive, encouraging, and positive parents. The media, peers, adults, or illness can cause these issues. Let’s look at each cause individually: The media portrays life a certain way. Even adults are affected by it, if they think they need to live up to a […]
The Impact of Teen Pregnancy An Interview with Therapist Shadia Duske, MA, NCC Many teens don’t realize the impact teen pregnancy can have on their lives. To help understand what type of impact teen pregnancy can have on a teen, I have interviewed therapist Shadia Duske, MA, NCC. Tell me a little bit about yourself. […]
Many books and websites provide lists of developmental milestones for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school-aged children. It seems we often forget that teenagers are still growing and developing too. In fact, the capabilities that help children become more like adults intellectually, socially, and physically mostly occur in the teenage years. Though teenage developmental milestones […]
Autism is a frustrating disease for patients of any age, but once an autistic child reaches his or her teenage years, it can become even more of a struggle. Autism is a disease in which communication and social functions are inhibited, while emotional control is repressed and repetitive behaviors are sometimes commonplace. Autism shares several […]