Winter break is a big part of the holiday season for those who have school-aged children. Although the “time off” that it provides may get filled up with holiday gatherings, family visits, and other activities, it can also bring forth great opportunities to reconnect with…
Teens often turn to one another, instead of their families, as their first line of support. A cry for help often gets shared with a friend first, either directly, in passing, or online, such as a Snapchat story, Instagram post, or TikTok. According to The International…
Life is full of life-changing moments. The decisions we make and the things that we do can significantly impact our lives and the lives of others. Intentional acts of kindness, even those that may seem to go unnoticed, can cause a ripple effect that touches…
For teens, going to college marks a big step toward independence, which is exciting, scary, and nerve-wracking, all at the same time. College is full of new opportunities, distractions and pressures, which can be especially challenging for teens with ADHD. There are ways that parents…
The unprecedented adversities of the past year and a half have caused many teens and adults to feel helplessness, anxious, and other negative emotions. While some normality has returned, concerns around the new Delta variant and a surge of COVID cases have caused more uncertainty.…
Social anxiety affects at least 1 out of 3 adolescents between 13 and 18 years old. Since the pandemic, social anxiety has increased, especially among teens who may have become socially withdrawn after months of limited in-person interactions with their peers. Now that the new school…
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