All teenagers are going to act out and have mood swings. With the changing hormones of adolescence, the occasional outburst is normal. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore warning signs that may indicate a deeper issue with your troubled teen. While most mood...
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has harshly impacted our way of life, relationships, and mental health. We’re working differently, we’re living differently, and we’re spending time with family and friends differently. But the pandemic has not just taken a...
As a parent to a teenager, you’ve probably been asked more than once if they can get a cell phone. With more children and teenagers getting cell phones at earlier ages, it can be challenging to know when it is the right time for your troubled teen to receive a cell...
It’s natural for us to try to understand the world around us so that we can make sense of it. Unfortunately, this often results in labeling the people we come in contact with regularly. It’s easier to feel like we “know” somebody if we can put them into a nice neat...
It can be difficult to pinpoint when a teenager needs help. With adolescence comes mood swings and irritability, which can leave you wondering if their hormones are out of whack or if they’re struggling to deal with internal turmoil. When a teenager is having a...
The teenage brain is a mysterious place that has confused adults for generations. Teens tend to behave impulsively and often engage in activities that adults don’t understand. Why do teens behave so impetuously and make illogical decisions? Fortunately, numerous...
