7 Ways to Help Your Teen Make New Friends This School Year (Without Pushing Too Hard)
Want to help your teen make friends without being “that parent”? It’s all about finding the balance between support and independence. In this article, we share 7 practical ways to encourage social connections while respecting your teen’s boundaries.
Feeling Drained? Try These 7 Self-Care Tips That Actually Work for Teens
Feeling tired or overwhelmed? Discover simple self-care tips made for teens who want to recharge. Learn how Lightfully supports teens with compassionate, evidence-based care. Click below to read more.
Is Your Teen Feeling Lost as the New Kid? 7 Ways You Can Help Your Teen Handle the Stress
Being the new kid in school isn’t easy. If your teen is having trouble adjusting, try one of these 7 strategies to help them handle the stress.
Why It’s Not Just About Attention: 7 Reasons Why Teens May Turn to Self-Harm
It might not be easy to hear that your teen is dealing with self-harm. When you assume it’s an attention-seeking stunt, you undermine them and lose their trust. Click below for 7 reasons your teen may self-harm and how to support them.
Teen Loneliness Is on the Rise: Here’s How to Help Your Child Feel Less Alone
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 in Teens: 5 Ways Parents Can Help Without Making It Worse
If your teen hasn’t completely grown out of their separation anxiety, it may be hard for them to go back to school after spending all of summer break with you. Click below to learn about 5 ways you can support your teen and help them become more independent.
8 Signs of OCD in Teens, Especially During the Back-to-School Season
The obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviors associated with OCD are usually based in anxiety. Going back to school in the fall can be very triggering. Keep an eye out for these 8 signs of OCD in teens.
“My Stomach Hurts”: Could It Be Anxiety? 5 Signs Parents Shouldn’t Ignore
Stomach pain is something that we’ve probably all had at one time or another. Perhaps you ate too much spicy food for dinner, or you have a lactose intolerance that flared up after getting the wrong milk in your coffee. But did you know that anxiety can also be a...
Feeling Left Out By Family: Why it Happens to Teens and How Parents Can Reconnect
Feeling left out by loved ones is a heartbreaking experience for a young person. Your understanding and support can help. Here, we explore what may cause these disconnected, excluded feelings and what can be done to rebuild family connections.