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Health Topics
Helping Too-Busy Teens Beat Burnout
Today, more than ever it seems, teenagers are at no loss for involvement in activities.
Family, school, church, friends, neighborhood sports leagues and clubs. But can
anyone — even an energetic teenager — do it all?
It’s tempting to look at young people as having unlimited energy reserves,
but they don’t. Concerned parents want to know how to help their stressed-out, over-worked, too active kids. And with good reason: Stress, lack of sleep
and constant emotional and physical overexertion can wear on teens, just as
it does on adults.
Stress, lack of sleep and constant overexertion can wear on teens.
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Maybe you’re asking yourself what many parents have asked: What can I do about my teenager having too many activities that can lead to burn out? How do I deal with emotional distance as a result of fatigue? How can I help
my teen who is just plain stressed out from being on the go too much?
You’re not alone. Other parents want to know how to help their
kids slow down, too. Noticing there’s a problem and asking for help is a good
place to start.
Last updated: May 2005
Last updated June 2004
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