Despite yearly reminders, such as birthdays, that call for celebration, it can also be difficult for them to forget annual reminders of negative events, such as trauma. Does your body remember trauma anniversary dates? The short answer is yes — it can. If your teen...
When your teen tells you that a close friend is struggling with anxiety, it can bring up a wide range of emotions. You may feel proud of your teen’s compassion, worried about the friend and unsure how much responsibility is too much. Many parents search for “how...
Watching your teen go through their first breakup can be genuinely heartbreaking for parents, too. One day they’re laughing on FaceTime, the next they’re shutting their door, skipping meals or replaying every text. If you’re searching for how to deal with a breakup...
The unfortunate truth is that trauma doesn’t have an age requirement. In fact, at least 2 out of 3 people in the U.S. experience trauma by the age of 16. Trauma as a teenager can happen after many different experiences, including bullying, abuse, losing someone you...
Why do teens use social media? Social media sites can offer real positives for teens who are growing, developing and changing every day — searching for connection to their peers in the current digital age. It gives them a space to freely share their thoughts and...
Teenagers are recommended to get 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Often, teenagers do not meet this suggestion. According to a 2010 study, 8% of U.S. high school students get the recommended amount of sleep. Some 23% get six hours of sleep on an average school night...
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