Stressed Out at Sixteen (or Thirteen)?
Expert Advice on the Impact of Stress on Today's Teenagers and How Parents Can Help Teens Avoid Sweating the Small Stuff
Michele Borba, ED.D. Educator, Author, Child Development Expert, Mother
Linda Stein Gold, MD Director, Clinical Research, Division Head of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
From getting into college, mid-term exams and endless homework, to first love jitters and insecurity about their appearance, todays teens have a lot to worry about! Dealing with these pressures can be very difficult for young adolescents, and the physical effects are more common than you may think. In fact, 85% of teens experience some form of acne during this time in their lives! Although acne can be effectively treated with the latest medications, many teens do not understand how to properly manage the condition.
Because kids now experience stress at a younger age than ever before, its important for parents to help them work through it. But, its not easy for a 16-year-old to tell her mom that shes upset because she failed a chemistry exam, doesnt have a date for Valentines Day, or was teased at school because of an acne problem. As a result, many kids do not seek help from their parents when they feel overwhelmed or upset. So how can parents recognize when their child needs advice, support, or just a shoulder to cry on?
Child development expert Michele Borba and Dr. Linda Stein Gold discuss why teens are so stressed out these days, and teach parents how to spot early signs of stress. They will discuss the following issues facing todays teens:
· Health: healthy ways to manage stress (exercise, communicating with parents, peers, doctors)
· Appearance: dealing with a changing appearance (effects of hormones, acne, weight gain/loss) and maintaining self-confidence throughout these changes
· Relationships: coping with cliques, the loss of a boyfriend/girlfriend, intimacy, etc.
Michele and Dr. Stein Gold are available for interviews on February 25 to expand on these tips and offer advice for every parent concerned about their teenagers stress level, health and happiness.
More about Dr. Stein Gold and Michele Borba:
Dr. Linda Stein Gold is the director of clinical research and division head of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She has done extensive research in all aspects of general dermatology and has been the principal investigator in more than 100 clinical trials. She is a popular international lecturer and has appeared many times in the media educating the public on important aspects of skin health.
Michele Borba, Ed.D, is an internationally renowned educator and award-winning author recognized for her practical, solution-based strategies to strengthen childs behavior, self-esteem, character, and social development, and to build strong families. As a recognized expert on child development, Borba appears regularly on TV and radio talk shows including Today The View, Fox & Friends, The Early Show, and NPR: Talk of the Nation. She has been interviewed by numerous publications including Newsweek, Readers Digest, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Parenting, and Child. Her articles have been published in Redbook, Parents, and Family Circle.
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