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When parents face rude behavior from their teens, they start suspecting their own parenting skills. Parenting involves realizing that rude teen behavior is the result of a number of outside influences like cell phones, texting, close bonds with peer groups, etc. TV shows, the Internet and various books can also influence teens. These influences push them away from the same parents upon whom they have been dependent till recently. Continue reading “Parenting Tips – Dealing with Rude Teen Behavior”


Many parents complain that they are not able to discipline their kids however hard they try. They say that no amount of threatening, cajoling or repeating instructions is able to make their children obey. This means that they are adopting wrong child-training methods and that is the reason these parents are facing failure in their attempts. Continue reading “Parenting Mistakes while Disciplining Kids”


Mindfulness meditation is getting more and more popular because of the number of people turning to it, specially victims of teen depression. Even hospitals and schools are offering meditation classes. But, there are doctors who question if this ancient and age-old Eastern practice bestows measurable benefits for maintaining the health of people. In this context, a fresh review becomes necessary to establish the efficacy of mindfulness practice. Continue reading “Meditation for Reliving Teen Depression and Teen Anxiety”


We face many types of pressure in our lives. Work pressure, pressure due to financial problems, etc. are quite common. Another pressure many of us face is the one that comes with the holiday season. It is true that holiday seasons are meant for enjoyment but if they themselves cause stress and tension, we may get disturbed. Continue reading “Differentiating between Holiday Blues and Teen Depression”


Asperger’s syndrome, which is a type of autism can affect a person in how he/she perceives the world and relates to people. Although Aspergers do not face learning disabilities as in autism, they may experience difficulties in learning, in the form of dyspraxia or dyslexia, and other disorders like epilepsy and ADHD. More often than not, you won’t be able to tell if a person has Asperger’s syndrome merely by his/her appearance. The main areas that a person with Asperger finds difficulties in are social interaction, social communication and social imagination. These difficulties often lead to confusion and anxiety in such individuals. Continue reading “Facts and Myths about Asperger’s Syndrome”


Teenage mood swings are not uncommon, but a parent needs to know when it’s just a mood swing, and when it’s a sign of a deeper issue. Studies have shown that a growing number of teens are experiencing depression these days. While factors like, the effect of peers and experiences contribute to depression, parents’ behavior has a major hand in it too. Continue reading “Link Between Teen Depression and Parent Behavior”