Insights Into Teens: Episode 170 ”Perspectives on Parenting: Nurturing”

We mostly address issues teens deal with on this podcast. But there are challenges to parenting that are worth taking a look at as well. Our Perspectives On Parenting topics are aimed at looking at these issues to help teens understand some of the difficulties parents face to hopefully put things on a more even playing field. This episode’s Perspective on  Parenting will look at some of the top challenges parents face in nurturing their kids. Continue reading Insights Into Teens: Episode 170 ”Perspectives on Parenting: Nurturing”

Insights Into Teens: Episode 167 “Optimism”

Optimism and pessimism are states of mind that can have a profound impact on how we interact with the world. They can impact our physical and mental health and even our long term outlook on life. In today’s episode of Insights Into Teens we’re going to take a look at the importance of Optimism, it’s impact on us and how we can improve our lives by training ourselves to think more optimistically. Continue reading Insights Into Teens: Episode 167 “Optimism”

Insights Into Teens: Episode 166 “Choosing Your Mood”

Moods have an important influence on how we handle the world around us. We all have external trigger points that can alter our moods. But did you know you can control your own mood? On today’s episode of Insights Into Teens we’re going to take a look at the importance of our moods and how we can choose what mood we want to experience. Continue reading Insights Into Teens: Episode 166 “Choosing Your Mood”

Insights Into Teens: Episode 165 ”Assertiveness”

Assertiveness is about communication and confidence. Being able to convey your needs, thoughts and desires in a way that is constructive and acceptable is a key part of any interaction with other people. On today’s episode of Insights Into Teens we’ll take a look at what it means to be assertive, the benefits that come from it and techniques to help you be more assertive. Continue reading Insights Into Teens: Episode 165 ”Assertiveness”

Insights Into Teens: Episode 164 ”The Power of Positive Emotions”

Are negative emotions bad?

Are positive emotions good?

Each serves their purpose, and striking the right balance between the two is the challenge we all face.

In today’s episode of Insights Into Teens we’ll take a look at how both positive and negative emotions help us in different ways and how we can balance the two for a healthy emotional lifestyle.

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