by Carrie | Jan 27, 2023 | Teens
Trying to figure out teenagers may often feel like an unsolvable mystery. There’s no doubt that people that age can be unpredictable. Even so, you may notice a more pronounced trend of your teen appearing to lack motivation. This can be difficult to understand and...
by Carrie | Aug 18, 2021 | Teens
Although you’re not 100% sure, you might suspect that your teen is anxious. Lately, your child has been a little “off.” They seem moodier and hole up in their room most of the time. On the one hand, you understand this is normal teenage behavior. On the other hand,...
by Carrie | Dec 11, 2020 | Teens
It may take a decade or more to calculate all the lifestyle changes we’ve had to adjust since the pandemic and there will definitely be long term mental health effects to manage. Here’s one that may slip through the cracks: Your kids are now spending even more time in...
by Carrie | Nov 4, 2020 | Teens
Some institutions in our society help keep us grounded. Perhaps the most central of these is school. It provides a place for children to learn and grow academically and socially. In between math and English class are moments to catch up with friends, for example, or...
by Carrie | Jun 19, 2020 | Teens
Many parents have experienced dragging their teen to counseling. Several reasons might cause a teen to struggle with going to therapy, such as: It feels weird being in a counselor’s office. The conversation is awkward and not genuine. And of course, teens are often...
by Carrie | Oct 8, 2019 | Teens
Social media and teens seem to be inseparable in our digital age. Of course, that doesn’t mean teens are the only ones making use of online networks. Many adults are also very active on social media. And the online influence is ever-increasing. In general, though,...
by Carrie | Sep 17, 2019 | Teens
When you’re raising a teenager, it’s hard to know for sure about a lot of things. One day they’re playing guitar and want to be a musician. The next day they’ve discovered kung-fu. And it can seem as if their emotions are splashed all over a wall like an abstract...
by Carrie | Sep 3, 2019 | Teens
It breaks your heart to see your teen so anxious. They seem easily stressed out and struggle when something triggers them. If you’re like most parents, you want to help them to better cope with their anxiety so they can reach their full potential, which you know...
by Carrie | Aug 19, 2019 | Teens
Plenty of researchers and professionals in the mental health field have written about what they consider the typical signs of depression. Sadness and hopelessness apply to both adults and teens who struggle with this problem. But there are overlooked depression...
by Carrie | Apr 8, 2019 | Teens
It may be that you suspect your teen is using alcohol or drugs. You want to open up the conversation because you’re concerned. But you don’t want to put your teen on the defensive. Some parents avoid the issue because it’s uncomfortable. That’s a mistake. According to...
