A while ago we put a call out on Facebook for any burning questions that our readers needed answering. And one of the questions asked by more than one parent was this: “Why are teen girls so judgmental?”. One mum writes: “I can’t believe how judgey my 15-year-old is. She never stops criticising me, her …
Self-esteem
It can be super hard for teens to feel awesome about themselves. The teen years are fraught with angst as kids struggle to be accepted and find their place amongst their friends and society in general. You’ve got your parents breathing down your neck trying to get you to do better, feel better, be better …
While they may seem a little naff (and definitely take some time to get used to), positive affirmations are simple yet powerful way to change the way we talk to ourselves. That alone makes affirmations for teens a very good idea. Here’s the thing: a bit woo they may be, but there is actual science …