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Mask Mandates and Teen Mental Health: What to Look Out For
We are just finishing out a record high year for teen suicide rates, teen stress, and teen depression. Adolescents aged...
Train Your Brain for Happiness
Do you tend to see the positive, even in tough situations? Or do you immediately assume the worst and focus on the negative? Do...
The Holidays and Teen Depression
Thanksgiving through Christmas is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. Lots of family, friends, new gifts and toys and...
8 time management tips to make life easier
As a teen, managing time is a critical life skill that can help you feel more confident in your day-to-day decisions. Just think...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Yes, the CDC saw a 51 percent increase in suicide attempts by adolescent girls during the pandemic. Yes, emergency...
“Man Up!” The phenomenon that affects young men across America
“You aren’t man enough.” “Man up!” “Come on, don’t be a ______.” What do these phrases have in common? You guessed...
11 Real Issues that Teens Face Every Day
“What a relief! My teen is back at school, finally, and everything is good again. No more Zoom classes and complaining.” Does...
Why do people cut themselves? Understanding teen self-harm
Many teens struggle with anxiety and depression. Some turn to self-harm to deal with their intense feelings. Self-harm and...
Is Your Teen’s Head on Straight as Schools Open for Fall?
All of us as parents are so grateful that our teens will finally be able to go back to school in a few weeks.This means that...
The 5 Most Important Ways Parents Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth
All teens face issues like academic pressure, personal identity issues, and tricky relationships — friendships, romance,...
“My Teen plays sports. No reason to worry now…”
I had always believed that if my children played competitive sports, then the endorphins would kick in and they would generally...
Independence Day and Your Teen
Take a moment to step back and think: What were you doing on July 4th, 2020?In our family, I recall we were dealing with a lot...