We’ve all seen our kids in action, or rather inaction and it drives us nuts. The slothful behavior, disregard for order, or promptness. Yes, we’re talking about the big L, laziness. Laziness has to be one of the most common complaints parents have with their teenagers. Some parents see their teens as unmotivated, defiant, negligent, […]
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Is It Time to Get Help For My Troubled Teen?
Parenting can feel like it’s one rollercoaster after another. Just when you feel like you’ve got a handle on the current phase, something changes. When the teen years hit, you’ll find yourself facing mood swings, withdrawing behavior, and other changes in your teen. The constant changes can often make it difficult to recognize when you […]
Common Signs of Schizophrenia Symptoms
More accurate diagnoses can often come with increased knowledge and awareness of mental health conditions. That said, getting a diagnosis for teens on particular mental health concerns can be challenging until things have escalated to the point of crisis. Schizophrenia is one of those mental health issues that can be hard to diagnose until it […]
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Some mental health-related words are often tossed around almost casually during a conversation. Gaslighting is one of them. And narcissism is another. How much do you know about what narcissism is and how narcissistic personality disorder may look in your teen and others around you? Learning more about narcissism can help you to identify it […]
My Teen’s Mood Suddenly Shifts! I Need Help
Teenagers often have wild mood swings. But what happens when these mood swings come with extreme emotions that lead to violence, abuse, or worse? Is your teen causing you to live on eggshells? How do you know when it’s time to consider getting help? Follow along as Help Your Teen Now helps you understand why […]
8 Signs of Depression in Teens
Has your teen’s behavior changed lately? Is your teen showing some signs of depression? It’s well-known that behavior changes can be possible during the teen years. Generally speaking, the symptoms of depression aren’t some of those expected behavior changes in teens. Learning the signs of depression in teens can put you in a better position […]
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
For parents who have been struggling with a challenging teen, it can sometimes be a relief to get a diagnosis for those struggles and challenges finally. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) may sound intimidating when you first get the diagnosis for your teen, but it doesn’t need to be. With the diagnosis in hand, you’re now […]
At What Age Should a Teen Date?
The word ‘dating’ sends parental anxiety skyrocketing when teens explore their newfound freedom and discover relationships. This topic can cause parents to explode and teens to rebel. Before the situation escalates, creating clear expectations and guidelines for dating is best. Be in the ‘Know’ Dating conversations between kids materialize as early as middle school. Often, […]
Helping Your Teen Learn Manners
The future of a friendly, considerate teen with good manners will benefit greatly from your efforts to teach them good manners. Teens who behave well are respected more, which helps them academically and socially. Most parents tell their kids to say “please” and “thank you” when teaching etiquette. However, good manners go far beyond these […]
The ADHD Diet for Teens
ADHD is a challenging condition for anyone to live with. But children and teens with ADHA have a particularly challenging time managing their lives. Their brains are not fully developed and they don’t have basic life skills or the ability to work through difficult situations. As a parent, you likely help your child organize and […]