Self-esteem is a big issue during adolescence - teens need to receive approval from loved ones, friends and through personal successes. 
Stress management is also a critical skill.

We must look out for teens by building their emotional vocabulary, while watching out warning signs that they are not coping with stress. 

Creating "cool' zones where teens can process reflection and rehearse coping strategies is crucial. 
Protecting against harmful habits and injuries will be helpful too.

We must share and model what it means to be able to think through and shape our choices so as to reap positive outcomes. 

TakeAways
Adolescence presents competing demands or rewards for teens.
Hence adults may wonder why their behaviour is irrational.

Conclusion
We have to practice patience and assurance so that teens can navigage their way through this confusing period.

Adolescent brain activity is a tremendous time for growth and development, in preparation for adulthood. 
However, impulse control and decision making abilities develop the latest.

We have to exercise patience when dealing with teens particularly at this stage. Modeling a calm and non anxious presence helps a lot. 

Teens need the assurance of normality as they go through the throes of adolescence. 
It will also help them to form good habits of eating well, sleeping well and avoiding harmful habits.

We have to guide teens to develop and form good and healthy habits that wil put them in a good stead for development. 

Physical changes, often happening in rapid spurts, may threaten the self-esteem and sense of confidence among adolescent teens.

We have to reassure teens that it is normal to experience the changes, although they may differ from teen to teen. 

Teens have to navigate through the challenges of physical and cognitive changes, while redefining their relationships with family and peers.  

We need to offer calm and reasuring support to teens while they journey throuch adolescence. 

Adolescence presents both a turbulent time and one filled with opportunities for growth. 
Often, hormonal changes, risk-taking and craving for peer-acceptance feature prominently in a teen's life, when compared to decision-making.  

We need to guide teens through this time in a non-judgemental manner, accompanying them in their journey. 

As adults, we do not want to have youths to just be surviving. Instead we want them to thrive, filled with a purpose in life.
We have to be aware and intentionally facilitate the shift from suriving to thriving. 

We want youths to not have a give-me mentality but instead have a give-back attitude.
We have to be aware and intentionally facilitate the shift from give-me to give-back.