If you suspect that your child might have anxiety, the answer is likely yes—they probably do. Being a teenager has always been associated with worry, anxiety, and stress.
Teen Anxiety: how do I know if my kid has anxiety or just worries too much? Read More »
What do you do when your kid gets into their first toxic teenage relationship? For you as a parent this can feel like the world you know is crumbling to pieces. You may fear that your child is drifting away down a self destructive path, or that you can no longer protect them. These feelings are completely natural, but we urge you to play the long game instead.
Toxic Teenage Relationships: How To Parent Through It. Read More »
When you have a teenager, dealing with moodiness is pretty normal. This has been true since the beginning of time. But how do you know if it’s teenage depression?
Teenage Depression: how do I know if my kid is depressed, or just a moody teen? Read More »
Hopefully you are your child’s biggest champion. Even if you are the advocate for your kid with the most at stake, sometimes it’s not enough. There are times when you’ll need to seek support from therapists or other mental health professionals
Anxiety: What To Do If Therapy Doesn’t Help Your Kid Read More »
Creating an open and accepting conversation about this topic is equally as important as talking to them about sex or drugs.
Suicide: Talking with Teens About It Read More »
Most families will be coping with grief and loss during the holidays at some point. It’s the cycle of life. Is your family mourning loved ones? Is your family adapting to a change in its holiday routine? The best way through it may be by making new holiday traditions. Embracing loss rather than ignoring it is key.
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If you’re a parent having trouble relating to teenage depression, remember this: it’s about emotions, not logic.
Teenage Depression: how do you help a struggling teen? Read More »
Bickering kids present you as a parent with an opportunity to teach lessons of communication that will stay with them their whole lives.
Bickering Kids: The Healthy Way To Resolve Conflict Read More »
So you’re thinking maybe Simone Biles set a bad example for your kid by pulling out of the Olympics?
That’s the topic in this Tips on Teens video, and (spoiler alert) we think Simone Biles is setting a great example for kids!
Is Simone Biles Setting a Bad Example for Kids? Read More »
Does responding to your teen’s extreme moods feel different than when they were a little kid having big emotions? How should your approach as a parent change? That’s the topic on this week’s Tips on Teens:
Are you uncomfortable with your teen’s “big” emotions? Read More »
