Is It Healthy to Distract Yourself From Stress?
Stepping away from a problem can be a powerful coping tool—if you do it right.
Stepping away from a problem can be a powerful coping tool—if you do it right.
For many parents, the truth is hard to admit: Adolescents begin to rely less and less upon adults in their lives and more heavily on their peers. Starting to let go is difficult. But teens’ reliance on buddies is good for their development and sense of belonging.