With warmer weather and a long break from school, teens who have anxiety conditions might actually feel more overwhelmed or unsettled rather than relaxed over the summer. For some, the combination of new or unusual situations and stress factors like heat and crowds...
During the summer, your teen probably has more time to spend scrolling through social media on their phone. It’s the season of vacations, swimsuits, festivals, and outdoor fun, so they may come across more content that’s designed to make them envious. In the long...
Many of the usual concerns parents have about Residential Treatment (RTC) may feel less pressing in the summertime. Teens are already taking a break from school, and their schoolmates don’t have to know that they’re in treatment. Some parents understandably worry...
Middle and high school can be tough. Navigating friendships, fitting in and dealing with the ups and downs of adolescence is a lot. But there’s a darker side to the school experience that many teens face: bullying. It’s more than just being mean; it’s a pattern of...
Every time your child interacts with others, they have important choices to make. You can empower your child to lift others up, promote mental health, and develop a sense of integrity and self-respect in the process. Modeling kindness in your own behavior is...
There’s something that’s showing up in more and more homes, often quietly, sometimes behind closed doors, and almost always carrying a deep emotional weight: how kids feel about their bodies. You may not realize it, but two out of every three parents say their child...
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