The beginning of the school year can bring a mix of feelings for teens. Being surrounded by their peers every day can be exciting, but also bring some social anxiety or bring up difficult emotions. As a parent, you can help your teen by showing genuine interest in...
Life as a teen can feel overwhelming. Between classes, friendships, social media, sports and family responsibilities, it’s easy to feel drained. If you’ve been feeling stressed, exhausted or just not yourself, you’re not alone. Taking time for self-care is one of the...
For many teens, starting at a new school brings a mix of excitement and anxiety. As a freshman, it can be intimidating to walk the halls and sit in class with upperclassmen. Making friends, finding their way around a new school, and adjusting to new teachers and...
Finding out that your teen has been self-harming can be distressing or overwhelming. Sometimes a parent’s first response is disbelief. There’s a common misconception that self-harm behaviors are simply a cry for attention, but this misunderstanding can overlook the...
Loneliness can affect anyone, no matter how old you are. At one time or another, you’ve probably felt alone. As a teen, feeling lonely can impact your self-esteem, your ability to connect with peers and your hope for the future. Unfortunately, teen loneliness is...
Separation anxiety is a normal part of development for children from about six months to three years of age. Those who continue to show significant distress may have separation anxiety disorder. Many parents assume that this is something their child will outgrow with...
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