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The Power of Attitude Inoculation

How parents can immunize their children against peer pressure and bullying

WWith the popularity of such television shows as 13 Reasons Why on Netflix, the topic of teen depression has seized the minds of parents — and for good reason: A recent study shows that the rate of major depression among teens (ages 12 to 17) increased 52% between 2005 and 2017, with…

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Mary Widdicks

Psychologist turned author and journalist. Everyone makes mistakes in life, but no one should have to make the same mistakes as me. Follow me: marywiddicks.com