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Think Screen Time Isn’t Hurting Your Kids? These 5 Studies Say Think Again
Screen time strikes guilt and fear into the heart of every parent, but few of us know how bad screens can be and what to do about screen use for our kids. Don’t worry, we’re going to go over prominent screen time studies as well as methods to deal with screen limitations for your teen and young adult.
11 Tips For Parents On How To Help Their Teen Grow Into A Successful Adult
Positive parenting can play a vital role in developing your child’s self-esteem and identity. If you’re struggling to understand your child, this article gives practical, positive parenting tips that can change the dynamic of your relationship and put you back on solid footing.
Creating Intrinsic Motivation In Your Teen
Why can your teen learn the newest TikTok dance in under an hour but can’t seem to study for more than 5 minutes? Your teen
Newsletter Release | Pure Life Adventure Announced First Alumni Retreat
Pure Life Adventure announces the first-ever Pure Life Alumni Retreat on December 17-23, 2023, at our Costa Rica campus. This exclusive event is open to
Managing Teen Screen Time, How Much Is Too Much?
Raising kids in a digital world is no small task, but considering most of us are the first generation to do so, it feels insurmountable.
How Do Parents Balance Enabling Versus Empowering Kids
It can be hard to tell if you’re enabling vs. empowering your young adult child. While both require your effort, enabling supports the ongoing problem, and empowering offers solutions and stops the problem from happening. Knowing the path to empowerment and independence is hard, so we’ve compiled our best tips for empowering your young adult or teen.
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Develop Autonomy
We all know the importance of autonomy and independence, but how do we teach these skills to our young adults and teens? It’s no small task, and while it can feel daunting, we have a few ideas to help you on your journey. If you’re still feeling overwhelmed, you might consider a therapeutic gap year for your young adult to help them find their independent footing as they enter adulthood.
Newsletter Release | Pure Life Opening New 2024 Adolescent Group December 1st
After a successful summer for our adolescent program, Pure Life is now accepting applications for all gender applicants ages 15-17 for a new adolescent group.