NexStep Teen Academy

  • Teen looking uneasy in a public space, illustrates stranger anxiety in teens and emotional unease around unfamiliar people.

    What is Stranger Anxiety in Teens?

    As children begin to distinguish familiar from unfamiliar faces, they may develop stranger anxiety, a fear of new or unfamiliar people. Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children, with stranger anxiety being common between 8 and 10 months of age. You may notice that your child’s stranger anxiety has become intense or lingered beyond toddlerhood. Such …

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  • Stressed teen covering ears amid parents arguing, highlighting family dynamics’ role in risky teen behaviors.

    High-Risk Teen Behavior – Parent Prevention Guide

    Risk-taking is part of growing up. As teens age, they begin to explore new frontiers and test boundaries. They become more adventurous, impulsive, and thrill-seeking as their brains develop and they start to form a personal identity. They begin expressing stronger opinions on certain matters, take on more responsibility, and become independent young adults. To …

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