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Adolescence is the stage of development in which a teen seeks to find their identity and shape who they want to be. It is a time in which teens start looking less at their parents for guidance and more towards their peers to define how they should act. With this, parents can feel anxious and overwhelmed when they start to see changes in their teen’s behavior and attitude. Especially, when their child may be getting in trouble at school or in the community that could lead to serious legal consequences. So, what should you do?

For many, the upcoming holiday season is a time of joy and excitement, but for others, the holidays can bring a different group of emotions such as anxiety, sadness, resentment and even uncertainty. That’s because, the holiday season brings with it a whole host of stressors that can contribute to distressing emotions – financial, family, time management, unhealthy eating patterns, social connections, etc.

I used to be a “chaser.” For most of my life, I chased happiness, perfection and prosperity, frequently using the mind set “if only (I had the perfect job, had enough money, the perfect marriage),….,” or “when I…..(lose 15 pounds, get that promotion, find a boyfriend).” Every year, I would make a New Year’s Resolution, connected to one of my “chases” – I will resolve to work out every day; I will start looking for a new job;