You may be reading this because it’s midnight, and you’re awake again. Thoughts about your teenager and their sudden changes are cause for concern. You know this is not just normal teenage behavior and hormones at play. Adolescence is a time of rapid change,...
Whether you are a parent, family member, or caregiver of a troubled teen or a troubled teenager, you first need to know that you are not alone in your struggles. It’s difficult to say how many teenagers in the US would be classified as “troubled”...
Parenting a teenager can feel like an uphill battle at times. The moodiness, angst, and withdrawal from family life can test any parent’s patience. It’s normal to worry about how our kids will handle the pressures of adolescence and prepare for adulthood. While we...
The teenage years are often a phase of life where people seek new experiences, test boundaries, and sometimes partake in risky and potentially harmful behavior. As a result, many teens choose to participate in substances like drugs, alcohol, and pharmaceuticals, all...
Mental health issues are commonplace in the teenage years. In fact, 1 in 5 teens will experience a mental health issue in any given year. If a mental health issue persists, a doctor may diagnose your teen with a disorder or specific condition. Between 4% and 5% of...
It’s been one of those days, you say, as you notice that “those days” have been coming far too often lately. The door has been slammed one too many times. You’ve had to put out at least three temper fires before breakfast, and your teenager is...
