Starting boarding school is scary for most teenagers, even when they act like there are no problems. It’s important to talk to the teenager to know how they feel during this time. Some teens may be anxious, some excited, and select adolescents may feel both emotions. Parents should try speaking to teens to figure out […]

With more aspects of our lives being moved to the online realm, it can be challenging to determine how much screen time is too much for each of us. As parents, we want to be present with our families. We also want to ensure that we’re finding that delicate balance between usefulness and too much […]

In years past, it was commonplace for military boarding schools to be used as a threat for teens who were not displaying the behavior that their parents wanted from them. It was quite effective as a threat, because a military school was going to be a much harsher environment for a teen who is struggling […]

How much do you know about ASMR? Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) videos have seen incredible success across various platforms. Some videos go viral, garnering millions of views and shares in just a few days. You may have even watched some of the videos and experienced ASMR yourself. What do you know about ASMR for […]

A summer job can offer significant benefits for teens, including life experience, valuable work experience, building upon social skills, and a nice paycheck. Earning their own money can give teens a great sense of independence and, of course, decrease their reliance on your wallet for the things that they want. Do you know the kinds […]

As parents, it can often feel as though substance abuse problems are issues that other parents and their teens struggle with. It’s easy to slip into a pattern of thinking that this is simply something that won’t happen to your teen or to your family. Substance use and abuse can touch every one of our […]

We all know that children and teens are resilient. They can often take on the challenges they face with a strength that many adults struggle to find. This can also mean that we tend to forget to check in with our kids of all ages when things seem rough. The covid-19 pandemic threw us all […]

Lying is typical behavior teenagers turn to when they want to avoid the consequences of bad behavior. Teenagers sometimes develop a lying habit to cover up their deviant behaviors. You may use lies to regulate and control your parent’s perceptions of your life. Once you start to lie constantly, it often takes a while to […]

It may seem like there are increasing numbers of teens and young adults diagnosed with psychosis and other types of mental illness. In truth, it is an increase in awareness and understanding that is contributing to seeing those diagnosis numbers rise. Hallucinations and delusions are known as the primary markers for psychosis. If your teen […]

Has your teen surprised you with the news that they want to get a tattoo? While not entirely unexpected for many teens today, it can still take parents aback when their clean-cut honor roll student wants to get a seahorse tattoo. How did you handle the initial conversation? Do you think you will take it […]