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10 Ways Parents Can Help Their At-Risk Teens
Parenting is rewarding, exhausting, and emotional. It’s frightening when kids are troubled. Here are 10 ways parents can help their at-risk teens.
The Benefits of Participating in After-School Programs
After-school programs provide an extended safe haven and so much more for students. Learn about the benefits of participating in after-school programs.
How To Know the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety
Difficult emotions often have physical manifestations. Learn how to know the difference between stress and anxiety to help choose the right kind of help.
Tips for Building Self-Esteem in At-Risk Youth
Low self-esteem gets children in trouble. Use these tips for building self-esteem in at-risk youth to help them build better lives starting in kindergarten.
Careers Helping At-Risk Youth: Jobs That Support Teens and Kids
If you care about helping troubled kids, research careers for helping at-risk kids and teens. Here’s some information to get you started on your career search.
Is There a Self-Destruct Button Embedded in At-Risk Kids?
At-risk teen behavior can be volatile and confusing. Teens can go from docile to raging in seconds. Is there a self-destruct button embedded in at-risk kids?
Understanding the Purpose of the Juvenile Justice System: How Rehabilitation and Life Skills Reduce Recidivism
Understanding the purpose of the juvenile justice system begins with understanding its core goals: protecting public safety, holding youth accountable, and helping juvenile offenders change their behavior so they can successfully return to their communities as productive, law-abiding citizens.
Tips for Teaching Girls About Healthy Dating and Relationships
Girls who have endured trauma are at greater risk for unhealthy behaviors. Here are some tips for teaching girls about healthy dating and relationships.
3 Life Skills for Troubled Teens Involved in Juvenile Justice
Forty percent of juvenile offenders will be in adult jails by the age of 25. Share these three life skills for troubled teens involved in juvenile justice.
Life Skills Every Middle School Student Needs to Learn
Middle school is difficult for many children. These life skills every middle school student needs to learn help kids navigate their changing social environment.
The Importance of Teaching Teens About Healthy Relationships
Teaching teenagers about the importance of developing healthy relationship habits can help them grow into adulthood with the tools to succeed.