Social Media and Teen Self-Worth During Summer Break: 6 Ways Parents Can Help Their Teens
Are you worried that your teen might spend the entire summer on their phone? Click “Learn more” below for 6 tips on how to help them manage their social media use and set smart boundaries for better self-worth.
Considering a Residential Treatment Center for Your Teen This Summer? 5 Things Parents Should Know
Are you thinking about Residential Treatment for your teen this summer? The break from school offers a unique opportunity to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Click below to learn more.
Warning Signs: Recognizing Bullying in School-Age Children
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...
A Tool Kit for Parents: How to Teach Your Child to Spot Someone Who Is Feeling Left Out
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...
8 Red Flags for Parents to Look for: Body Image Issues in Your Teen
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...
16 Activities for Teens to Build Self-Esteem
Being a teen isn’t always easy. You’re figuring out who you are, who you care about and how you fit into the world. Add in school, friendship, social media and body changes, and suddenly, it’s a lot. That’s why it’s important to build healthy self-esteem. Self-esteem...
Why Teens Get Angry: Red Flags Parents Need to Recognize
Navigating the teen years can feel like walking through a minefield of emotions. One minute your teen is laughing with friends, the next they’re slamming doors and muttering under their breath. Anger is a natural human emotion, but when it becomes frequent, intense or...
8 Ways to Look Out for Your Mental Health (And Your Friends’) as a Teen
Being a teen can feel like a lot. You’re trying to juggle school, family, social media, relationships, future plans and everything else life throws at you. That’s why looking after your mental health, and the mental health of your friends, isn’t just a nice idea, it’s...
What It’s Really Like in Teen Residential Treatment (and Why It’s Not as Scary as You Think)
Teens who struggle with mental health conditions already face social and emotional difficulties. At this age, people are acutely aware of their peer relationships and how they fit in with their social groups. Sometimes when teens find out they need Residential...