Teens

Do you need to communicate better with your teenage child? At Step to Health we have the advice you need. We also have excellent resources for teaching them about responsibility and emotional intelligence, sexuality and good eating habits. A happy, responsible teen now means a mature, independent adult tomorrow.

Warning Signs in Adolescent Health

TeensWarning Signs in Adolescent Health

You’ve probably heard phrases such as “teens aren’t healthy”. However, many people don’t know exactly what health is and what…

Motivational Interviewing in Health Care Settings

TeensMotivational Interviewing in Health Care Settings

Knowing the meaning of motivational interviewing (MI) in healthcare settings, as well as its applications and potential benefits is important&helli...

Strategies to Promote Healthy Habits in Teens

TeensStrategies to Promote Healthy Habits in Teens

Healthy habits in teens are vital. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescence as the stage of a person between…

Most Frequent Reasons Why Teenagers Visit a Doctor

TeensMost Frequent Reasons Why Teenagers Visit a Doctor

Identifying the most frequent reasons why teenagers visit a doctor is an essential step. Knowing the ailments they suffer, as…

How to Help Children Cope With Peer Pressure

TeensHow to Help Children Cope With Peer Pressure

During adolescence, friends become our children's role models. Teenagers often stop observing their parents and begin looking at their friends&hell...

How to Deal with Self-Harming Teenagers

TeensHow to Deal with Self-Harming Teenagers

Unfortunately, cases of self-harming teenagers have become quite common. Factors such as the family situation, social context, or excessive use&hel...

Teenage Lying - A Most Feared Scenario

TeensTeenage Lying - A Most Feared Scenario

Teenage lying is one of the things that most worries parents, no doubt. There are many reasons why a person…

The Vegan Teenager: A Growing Trend

TeensThe Vegan Teenager: A Growing Trend

There are pros and cons to being a vegan teenager. This is because a diet based exclusively on plants can…

How Do Video Games Affect Adolescents?

TeensHow Do Video Games Affect Adolescents?

Society as a whole tends to believe that video games mostly affect adolescents in negative ways. However, it is essential to…

Child Bullying: It Could Happen to Anyone

TeensChild Bullying: It Could Happen to Anyone

In recent years, stories about child bullying are all over the news and newspaper headlines. The term is on everyone's…

Extracurricular Activities for Preteens

TeensExtracurricular Activities for Preteens

Although preteens no longer want to do "kids stuff," they still aren't teenagers. What extracurricular activities are most appropriate for…

How to Know if Your Teen is Lying

TeensHow to Know if Your Teen is Lying

Communication between parents and children is a popular topic of discussion, especially when it comes to lies and deceit during…

Tips to Avoid Sleep Disorders in Teens

TeensTips to Avoid Sleep Disorders in Teens

Getting a good night's sleep is essential for good physical and mental health. However, teenagers are increasingly suffering from poor…

My Child Can't Stop Playing Video Games

TeensMy Child Can't Stop Playing Video Games

It's more common than ever to hear parents who say, "My child cannot stop playing video games." This is an…

How to Help Your Children Face Peer Pressure

TeensHow to Help Your Children Face Peer Pressure

Peer pressure is a reality that affects children and adolescents in their lives. It influences various aspects of their lives,…

5 Tips for Raising a Healthy Teenager

Teens5 Tips for Raising a Healthy Teenager

Let's face it: being a teenager isn't easy. If your teenager is having troubles, don't worry: it's probably a product…

Four Tips for Talking to Your Teenager

TeensFour Tips for Talking to Your Teenager

Talking to your teenager isn't easy. Generally, parents have trouble communicating with their children at this age simply because they "speak&helli...

Causes of Teen Mood Swings and How to Deal with Them

TeensCauses of Teen Mood Swings and How to Deal with Them

Teen mood swings are a logical consequence of the intense changes that young people undergo during this period. All of…

How to Approach Your Children to Give Them Advice

TeensHow to Approach Your Children to Give Them Advice

Educating your children to develop their maximum potential and play their role in society is no easy task. For this,…

How to Know if Your Child is Doing Drugs

TeensHow to Know if Your Child is Doing Drugs

Nowadays, drugs are one of the biggest things that parents worry about. Knowing if your child is doing drugs is…

Adolescence: Don’t Throw in the Towel

TeensAdolescence: Don’t Throw in the Towel

No one can deny that adolescence is a complicated stage in life. Everyone has gone through it with mood swings,…