It’s a relatively normal developmental milestone for teens to start to withdraw from their parents and siblings. While it may be expected, it rarely feels good for anyone in the family. Things in the home can become difficult and tense, particularly if your teen begins to show signs of aggressive or passive aggressive behavior. It […]
How to Handle Teenage Tantrums
Parenting books and other parents seem to go out of their way to let us all know about the terrible twos and threes. Toddler tantrums, screaming, hitting, heavy toys thrown, and miserable parents. You’ve seen it all as your sweet baby turns into a tantruming toddler. As your child grows up, becomes better at communication, […]
Raising Awareness: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Nationally, teen suicide rates have been on the rise for several years. Teens today experience increased stress in school and at home. While many teens learn positive ways to cope with the stresses of everyday life, others succumb to depression and hopelessness. If you are concerned that your troubled teen might be suicidal, take action […]
Parental Coping Tips When Your Teen is a Compulsive Liar
Let’s face it, how many of us can say we’ve never told even a little white lie to spare someone’s feelings? While we may all be guilty of embellishing or telling outright untruths at some point, it can become a serious concern when we’re faced with a teen who is a compulsive liar. Most children […]
Using Technology To Help Your Teen’s Mental Health
Science fiction books and movies have long led us to believe that advancements in technology are the key to improving our lives. In many aspects, we are seeing this today. Technology is a huge part of our lives. While there are many upsides to technology, there is also a fair amount of negativity associated with […]
What is ARFID Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders are amongst the most common chronic illnesses seen in adolescents, with girls being seen at a higher risk of developing one or more types of eating disorders. That said, teen boys can and do develop eating disorders. While most eating disorders are related to a need to restrict, control, and focus on attaining […]
Helping Your Teen Overcome Shame and Guilt
We are all likely to experience feelings of shame and guilt at some point. Our children and teens are not immune to feeling these emotions from time to time. For some, it can become more of a chronic concern that can lead to some harmful and dangerous behaviors. Helping your teen starts with recognizing shame-based […]
Helping Parents Who Feel Defeated and Hopeless
Parenting truly is a journey. One that feels more like a rollercoaster than anything else sometimes. Bringing home a newborn can bring with it feelings of helplessness a sense of being completely overwhelmed, but we adapt as we learn how to care for the newborn. As infants turn to toddlers, elementary school students, and teens, […]
Helping Your Teen Deal with Face to Face Bullying
No matter the form it takes, bullying can result in some deep and lifelong emotional scars for your teen. If you faced bullies as a teen, then you’re aware of just how it can impact your life today. Many resources address how teens should handle digital bullying. Online bullying is a serious and real problem […]
Is Your Teens Social Media Use Causing ADHD?
Most of us use a smartphone to access social media at least once a day. Today’s teens can often be found spending an excessive amount of time browsing and updating at least one social media platform. As a parent, you may be well aware of some of the potential downsides of using social media platforms, […]
