Kids' Lives Outside the Home

Nearly all teens say that extracurricular activities help them more than anything else, so this is something to encourage - even if it means enlisting other people to help with driving duties. Sports such as soccer, swimming, basketball, baseball, and hockey provide a reassuring team atmosphere, a healthy escape from the burdens at home, and a strong identity for the child. Others gravitate toward choir, music, theatre, or other pursuits. Some even found that volunteering helped change their perspective and appreciate the parts of their lives that are going right.