However, Cherrie Chung, a counsellor at Insight Counselling, said that being assertive and voicing our opinions is actually a crucial life skill for teenagers in building confidence and navigating ...

“What it is is clear, direct communication,” says Anne. “And it is not aggressive - that's the important thing. It's very much as an equal. So, you don't override somebody else. You don't ...

Assertive communication is all about being clear, direct, thoughtful and respectful – to both yourself and others,” Wiacek said. Some boundaries could include not working on weekends ...

Set milestones, agree on priorities and ask for help. Effective communication is key to assertiveness. Learn to express your thoughts and ideas confidently and respectfully. Be mindful of your ...

Keep in mind that many teens are in therapy today, trying to gain greater insight into the way they think, act and react. A. Having therapy does not mean you are crazy! At least 1 in 5 teens (20% ...

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Teens benefit from the power of compounding over time by investing early, maximizing wealth by retirement. Learning investing basics and discovering one's investor identity are crucial first steps ...

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An inquest has heard there was a lack of "effective communication" between hospital staff overseeing a 13-year-old girl who died from sepsis. Chloe Longster died a day after arriving at Kettering ...

This one is dedicated to all the Charli XCX fans out there who are A) not ready to give up summer, B) love the color neon green, and C ) identify as brat. And if anyone asks—yes, I will be ...