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Helping the Teens Who Admire Rihanna

Rihanna’s situation has been tried in the court of public opinion. And it doesn’t seem as if anyone is in favor of her taking Chris back. It must be hard for her to be a public face in private pain. But she is dealing with a reality that all teenagers need to be informed about – that physical and emotional abuse are dangerous. Rihanna has the platform to demonstrate the benefits of making smart choices. And she can act in her own best interests, for herself and all the young … Continue reading

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Sandwiched Boomers and Support for their Teens

If you’re a Sandwiched Boomer with concerns about your teen’s relationship, what follows are ideas to talk about as you offer support: Get the help you need now. Find an individual therapist or life coach who will guide you as you decide how to move forward. It’s important to develop positive self-regard, confidence and the life skills for this. The therapy should focus on areas such as cognitive behavioral change, communication, anger management, stress reduction and control strategies. Stay in treatment as long as you need in order to figure … Continue reading

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