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How parents can help their freshman teens cope with stress

  • Written by Chris Palmer, Professor of Film and Media Arts, American University School of Communication
imageStarting a new school can be stressful. But as a parent, you can help.Kamira/Shutterstock.com

Entering high school can be an exciting experience, but for some teenagers it can also be scary, intimidating and confusing.

According to one study, approximately half of all high school students feel a great deal of stress on a daily basis. As author and...

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