Reading Time: 4 minutes We listen to other people all the time, but how often do we really pause and tune in to what they’re saying? There’s a big difference between processing information and […]
Empowering Teens
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Empowering Teens: Talking About the Do’s Instead of the Don’ts
Reading Time: 3 minutes From a very young age, children and teens are constantly being told “no.” While kids need rules for protection and safety, parenting is about far more than setting limits and […]
Signs That Your Teen Is Being Bullied
Reading Time: 4 minutes When a teenager falls off a bicycle or has a sports injury, parents can easily identify the medical help needed and take action. In addition, they can offer the appropriate […]
Teens Dealing with Change During Back-to-School Season
Reading Time: 4 minutes The global pandemic has impacted everyone, on multiple levels. And there are still so many uncertainties. As we approach the back to school season, teens are facing more unknowns: Will […]
How to Talk About Race with Teens
Reading Time: 6 minutes Racism and racial bias aren’t easy topics to discuss with teenagers. But it’s important for parents to learn how to talk about race, because teens often have questions about racism. […]
Is Teen Reckless Behavior a Sign of a Mental Health Disorder?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Reckless behavior in teens isn’t unusual. Because the adolescent brain isn’t fully developed until a person’s mid-20s, teens often lack the ability to make informed, impulse-free decisions. And that can […]
What is TikTok? Social Media Trends Your Teen Could Be Following
Reading Time: 5 minutes The two questions that parents ask most about TikTok social media are: What is Tiktok and is it safe? TikTok is a newer social media platform—it was launched internationally in […]
What Are the Positives of Social Media for Teens?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Over the past 10-plus years, a growing body of research has revealed the negative impact of social media and technology use on teen and young adult mental health. However, a […]
The Power of Gratitude for Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Jamison Monroe Gratitude and mental health in teens go hand in hand. The power of gratitude can change lives. It can take us from depression and darkness into a […]
Halloween and Teen Identity Formation
Reading Time: 3 minutes Why do people of all ages enjoy dressing up for Halloween? Maybe because it’s an opportunity for creative self-expression, and a chance to be whoever you want to be for […]
Understanding and Supporting Transgender Teens
Reading Time: 6 minutes For adolescents, coming out as transgender can be an enormous relief. But it can also be scary and challenging. Research shows that transgender teens may be more likely to develop […]
Social Media Comparison & Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 7 minutes It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others. And that’s especially true of teenagers. According to the theory of social comparison, comparing and contrasting yourself with your peers is part […]
