Teen Wellness: Tips and Resources for Building Healthy Habits
Tips and Resources for Teen Wellness
For teens, it can feel like everything is changing. Their bodies, their minds, and even their social circles change.
One of the best ways you can support your teen is to help build a solid base of healthy habits. The resources below help you do just that.
A balanced diet is the foundation of good teen health. That means three wholesome meals a day, and nutritious snacks in between. To get there, fill your kitchen with washed fruits and vegetables, cheese sticks, or single-serving packs of yogurt and nuts.
- Personalized Nutrition CounselingAdvocate Good Shepherd Hospital
- Adolescent Nutrition and Eating BehaviorsBirch Tree Psychotherapy
- MyPlate Healthy Eatingnutrition.gov
There are lots of benefits to physical activity. For teens, physical activity brings stress relief, disease prevention, energy boosts and better sleep. It can also be serious fun for teens who find an activity they like.
- Barrington Park District Teen ProgramsFit Teen, athletics, and clubs for ages 14-17
- Canlan Sports Lake BarringtonBasketball, volleyball, soccer, and training
- Buehler YMCA Youth & Teen ProgramsSports, fitness classes, and empowering programs
Community Programs
Barrington Youth & Family Services offers counseling, prevention programs, and community outreach for local families. We're here to support your teen's journey to wellness.
Local Support
All resources listed on this page are specific to the Barrington, IL area and surrounding communities.