How to Support Teens Facing Cyberbullying Without Overstepping
Learn 3 simple ways to support your teen through cyberbullying—without taking control. Build trust, empower action, and help them feel less alone.
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How to comfort your teen after a breakup Breakups can feel like the end of the world for teens Their pain is real and how you respond can help them process their emotions feel seen and take steps towards healing Try these 3 suggestions instead Validate their emotions I know this hurts It's okay to feel sad It's part of the healing process Share perspective Gently remind them this pain won't last forever even if it feels overwhelming right now Encourage positive outlets Suggest journaling exercising or spending time with supportive friends as healthy ways to cope Breakups can feel like the end of the world for teens and it's hard to see them hurting But just being there listening validating their feelings and encouraging healthy ways to cope let them know it's okay to feel this way and remind them gently that the pain won't last forever You're helping them heal one step at a time
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How to address skipping school in a productive way When teens skip school it's often a sign that something deeper is going on stress boredom or even fear Addressing the root cause with curiosity and compassion can help prevent it from happening again Try these 3 strategies instead 1 stay calm and inquire Ask "What made you feel like skipping today?" instead of reacting with anger 2 address underlying issues If it's stress say "What's been overwhelming for you lately and how can I help?" And 3 set clear expectations Reiterate "Skipping school isn't okay but let's work together to figure out why it's happening." Skipping school is often a signal not just a behavior By staying calm showing curiosity and addressing the root cause you can turn it into an opportunity to connect and understand what's really going on with compassion and clear expectations You're helping your teen navigate their challenges while building trust and accountability You've got this Follow the Mentorwell for more parenting tips Thank you
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How to talk about peer pressure without sounding like an alarmist
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Peer pressure is a natural part of growing up
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but it can feel overwhelming for teens Teaching them how to set boundaries while respecting their autonomy helps them navigate tough social situations
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Try these 3 things instead 1 use real-life scenarios Ask "What
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would you do if a friend asked you to do something you were uncomfortable with?"
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reinforce their values "What
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are the things you think are most important to stand up for?"
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And 3 share your experiences Talk about a time you faced peer pressure and what you learned from it
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Peer pressure is part of growing up but with your guidance your teen can learn to navigate it confidently
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By discussing real-life scenarios reinforcing their values and sharing your own experiences you're helping them build the tools they need to make choices they're proud of Show them you trust their ability to stand strong
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You've got this and so do they
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How to respond when your teen rolls their eyes at you When your teen rolls their eyes it's often a sign of frustration or an attempt to assert independence not necessarily be disrespectful So how you respond can either escalate the conflict or turn it into an opportunity for understanding and connection
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Chris Coulter and Alana Tart, owners of The MentorWell, talk mentorship for teens and young adults. MentorWell focuses on helping with confidence, direction, resilience and teaching the foundations of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
The TeenSpeak video series is intended to help parents understand what they really mean, but it is often misinterpreted. This one is on “Asking about school grades”
