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Links to Resources

Psych Central walks parents through how and why teens are searching for their identity. This article, written by a psychologist, also provides ways to help your teen through this process and ways to approach conversation about identity. The website also provides information for parents on a variety of topics in relation to raising teenagers.

PBS This Emotional Life

PBS provides information for parents and educators about adolescent identity formation. The website includes information and resources about cultural and ethnic identity, gender identity, and sexual identity.

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Child Welfare Information Gateway

The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides information about how to help your adopted teenager in their search for identity. The website provides information on teenage development and walks parents through how they can help their teenager through this particular time in their life. They also provide links to many articles and resources to help with parenting your adopted child.