Posts Tagged ‘parenting teens’
Ask 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.
Read MoreReady To Launch? Preparing Teens With Mental Health Issues for College
College can be overwhelming for young adults struggling with mental health issues. Here’s how parents can prepare their teen to address common challenges.
Read MoreFear of School: Why Your Teen Is Scared and How To Help
Fear of school can make it tough for teens to get to class. Learn why teenagers have school phobia and nine ways you can help your child.
Read MoreCollege Athletes and Suicide: What Parents Must Know So They Can Help
Learn how college athletics and suicide are connected and 5 ways to protect your teen’s mental health during college sports.
Read MoreAngry Teenagers: What Parents Should Know
Find out why your teenager is so angry, the signs of anger issues, and when to get anger management help.
Read MoreDiscussing Difficult News With a Teen or Young Adult
Get expert advice from a therapist about how to discuss difficult news with your child, whether they’re a teen or young adult.
Read MoreBinge Drinking: What Parents Need To Know To Stop It
As a parent, you’re often on the lookout for anything amiss with your teen or young adult. But you may not be watching for a serious issue that can have dangerous and even deadly consequences: binge drinking. “It’s a pretty big problem because in our culture and our society, it’s so normalized — and not…
Read MoreHow Should Parents Handle It When Their Teenager Refuses To Go to School?
Learn the reasons why a teenager refuses to go to school and how you should address school refusal in this helpful article.
Read MoreAsk a Therapist: How Do I Practice Unconditional Acceptance When I Disagree With My Child’s Behavior or Life Choices?
Here’s how you can practice unconditional acceptance for your child, even when you disagree with their choices.
Read MoreStress vs. Distress: How Do You Help Your Teen Navigate a Stressful World?
Teens are under stress that puts them at risk for behavioral issues, mental health issues, and feelings of isolation. Here’s how to help your teen.
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