Posts Tagged ‘parenting teens’
Is Alcohol a Drug? The Effects of Drinking on Teens
Is alcohol a drug? Find out how alcohol affects young people, whether alcohol is a drug, signs and symptoms parents should watch for, and how to help teens.
Read MoreExcessive Talking: A Guide to Overly Talkative Teens and Children
Learn why your child or teen may talk so much, the types of excessive talking, how to help excessive talkers, and some coping strategies for parents.
Read MoreJoy vs. Happiness: Understanding the Difference
Discover the difference between joy and happiness, the psychology behind joy vs. happiness, and how to help young people cultivate true joy in life.
Read MorePassive Suicidal Ideation: How To Identify It and Help Teens
Learn about passive suicidal ideation, including its symptoms, signs, causes, risk factors, differences from active suicidal thoughts, and how to help teens.
Read MoreRed Flags in Teenage Behavior: How To Spot Warning Signs
Recognize red flags in teenage behavior and warning signs of mental health challenges. Learn what is and isn’t normal teen behavior and how to help.
Read MoreWinter Mental Health: Helping Teens and Young Adults Cope
Discover the impact of winter on teen and young adult mental health, including anxiety and depression, and how to help during the break and provide back-to-school support.
Read MoreHow Teen Mental Health Struggles Affect the Whole Family
Learn how teen mental health struggles affect parents and siblings, including the strain this has on the family, and how practicing effective self-care and connecting with the family can help.
Read MoreADHD and Alcohol: The Risks of Drinking With This Disorder
Learn how alcohol can impact youths with ADHD, its effects, symptoms, the dangers of taking ADHD medications and drinking, and how parents can help.
Read MoreAsk a Therapist: Why Does My Teenager Sleep So Much?
Learn why some teenagers sleep so much, how oversleeping is related to mental health issues, and how to help a teen who sleeps too much.
Read MoreAsk a Therapist: How Do I Help My Teen Recover From a Relapse?
Therapist-approved tips on the triggers of substance use relapse, and what parents should do to help their teenager recover from a relapse.
Read MoreAvoidance Behavior: Normal Teen Behavior or a Bigger Concern?
Find out what avoidance behavior is, some examples and types of avoidance, how it can be a coping mechanism, and how you can help your teen.
Read MoreSchool Stress: How Student Life Affects Your Teen
Find out why school can be so stressful, how school affects mental health, and how to help your teen manage academic pressure.
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