Should I wear makeup?
Thanks for reaching out to ConnecTeen! In response to your question asking if you should wear makeup or not. In any case the idea that it is your body and you should do what makes you feel…
Just be yourself! Easy, right?
Author: Jace If there’s one thing that everyone’s felt in life, it has to be not being good enough. We all let ourselves down and beat ourselves up; I don’t…
When adults say, “You’ll understand when you’re older”
Author: Plusle Have you noticed that thing adults say to you when you ask questions about mature topics? I mean, of course you don’t know because you’ll understand when you’re…
How can I get my mom to loosen her grip and realize that I’m capable of looking after myself?
"My mom is really overprotective of me. She worries a lot because she went through some scary events when she was younger, and I was born very premature & have…
Is calling ConnecTeen free?
Yes! ConnecTeen is a free confidential peer support service for teens in the Calgary and other areas as well. If you ever have a question or something you want to talk…
I’m almost 17, I have a place to go if I choose to move. I’m 90% sure I should move. But I’m scared of my parents and their reactions and what they will do….what should I do?
Wanting to move out from your parents house when you are 17 is normal and a lot of people have to make this choice at some time or another but…
I know it’s legal for me to move out at 16 without consent, but could my parents make me stay?
I am safe at my house with my family but I want to move out. My mom says she could take me to court if I tried to move out…
Living up to older siblings
Author: Minun If you have an older sibling, you likely know how it feels to always be compared to them. It's quite irritating having your every move judged by parents…
I am 17 and I would like to move out. What legal action could my guardians take if I did?
I have anxiety and depression and I am being put down where I live. It seems like a very hard time that you are going through. No one likes being…
“Stressed? You Should Be!”
Authors: Minun Teenagers have a lot to be stressed about: we've got to go to school, study hard, do our homework, have extra-curricular activities, do chores, get and keep a…
