Let’s face it: Parenting is hard. Even in the best of circumstances—when co-parents work well together, support is available, and the children are happy and healthy—raising a human being is […]
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What Underlies a Teen Oppositional Defiant Disorder Diagnosis
It’s natural for teenagers to defy their parents’ attempts to offer direction and guidance. Rebellion is part of the process of breaking away and forming an independent identity. However, when […]
Understanding Gender Dysphoria in Children
People who have gender dysphoria feel strongly that the body they were born with does not match their true gender. Hence, they experience an intense conflict between their “assigned” or biological […]
The Effects of Divorce on Teenage Daughters
From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to the National Institutes of Health, experts agree on the powerful effects of divorce on teenage daughters. This intense upheaval coincides […]
Why Parenting Support Groups Are So Important
Parenting is one of the hardest and most important jobs anyone can do. Every stage along the way brings more questions and difficult choices. Yet honest conversations about the challenges [...]
How to Treat a Rebellious Teen
The trials of growing up can lead to rebellious teens in every generation. From the hippies of the 1960s to the millennials of the new century, every generation expresses themselves […]
Why Do Teenagers Lie & What to Do About It
It’s the truth: Teenagers lie. In fact, research by Nancy Darling, an expert on teens and lying, shows that close to 96 percent of adolescents lie to their parents. In […]
The Healing Journey of Nic and David Sheff
In his book Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction, David Sheff described his challenging and heroic journey with his son Nic. Together, Nic and David Sheff navigated […]
The Effects of Helicopter Parenting
The term “helicopter parenting” describes parents who are overinvolved in their children’s lives. They hover close by, and swoop down to help at the first sign of trouble. The phrase […]
Why We All Need a Digital Detox
Wherever we are, the virtual world is close by. With smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wireless Internet, we’re able to stay plugged in all the time. That’s why the idea of […]
How to Create Healthy Holiday Connections
Sometimes holiday gatherings can be stressful. Even when we’re surrounded by loved ones, making positive holiday connections is often challenging. But it helps to stay grounded and centered within ourselves. […]
How to Recognize Teen Cyberbullying
Teen cyberbullying coincides with the technological advancements of the 21st century. Social media and other online forums provide ways for teens to bully peers without face-to-face repercussions. While such bullying […]
