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Youth & Smoking
Did you know the Health Canada website has an entire section devoted to educating youth on the health risks of tobacco & smoking? It is written in non-judgemental language and includes loads of tips on avoiding picking up the smoking habit …
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The Toughest Thing for Teens Isn’t School Work
What is a great source of stress for teens? This article on Globe & Mail online says a lot of teens say it isn’t the work demands of school that weight them down, but peer pressure: “It’s about the social pressure …
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Teen Peer Pressure & Memory
In this article on AboutKidsHealth.ca, writer Sherene Chen-See talks about research done that shows memory in teens & tweens can be influenced by peer pressure: “We are all influenced by our peers in some way, and teenagers are especially prone …
Resisting Peer Pressure
Growing older can be tough, especially when you are out on your own with friends having to make some tricky choices for yourself about your own well-being. Peer pressure can be difficult to resist, be it one-on-one or within a …
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- Tags: peer, pressure, resist, right to say no, teen, teenager, thecoolspot.gov, youth
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Helping your Child/Teen Survive Peer Pressure
In this article on About.com, writer Barbara Poncelet talks about peer pressure and how to handle tricky situations. There are lots of tips, advice and links out to other sites on the same & similar issues. “When your teenager’s friends …