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HELP YOUR TEENS
BUILD HEALTHY HABITS
The teenage years can be challenging as young people navigate new
experiences, an increased work load and hormonal changes in a short space of
time. The are also impressionable and can pick up bad habits as well as good
ones, if given the right guidance.
he start of a new year brings fresh opportunities and Start with achievable goals
is the perfect time for teens to adopt healthy habits. Teens thrive when they feel a sense of control and
TParents play a crucial role in guiding them towards accomplishment. They need to understand it’s about
routines that not only improve their well-being now, but also progress, not perfection. Rather than overwhelming
set the stage for a healthy future. Here’s how you can help your them with big, abstract resolutions, work with them to
teen build healthy habits that are achievable, sustainable and set realistic goals which could include healthy hydration,
empowering. limiting screen time, stepping away from devices two hours
10 • May 2025 • The Villager
