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Social media is particularly harmful to teens. Here’s why and how parents can help.
Some experts believe that social media use is a greater risk factor for poor mental health in young people than binge drinking, drug use, and lack of exercise.
An expert’s guide: How to help a teenager with anxiety
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 32% of teens have experienced an anxiety disorder. Here are an expert’s tips and strategies to help your manage their worries.
The science of conversation: How to talk to a struggling teen
Even though starting the conversation about emotional health can be tricky, here are some simple ways to quickly build trust and have more meaningful conversations with your teen.
Why parenting teens is hard
Seeing your child grow into a young adult can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s also no secret that parenting teens can be difficult. To effectively parent a teenager, it’s important to embrace a different role as a parent.
What to do when your teen is being bullied
Some children reach out to their parents for help without hesitation in this situation. Others may be reluctant to do so - they may feel ashamed or guilty for being bullied or too scared of retaliation. What are the signs that your teenager may be bullied? How can you help them?
Building independence: how to empower teens on their journey to adulthood
As teens grow and mature, they seek more independence and start exploring their identities. Parents and caretakers are responsible for keeping them healthy and safe during this process. How can you help your child become independent and better prepared for adulthood?
7 ways to help your teen with perfectionism
The drive to learn and improve is an outstanding quality and can help your child succeed. However, sometimes that drive can become an unhealthy obsession with achieving impossible perfection.
Help your teen manage their holiday expectations
Whether your teen is determined that their upcoming holiday be “perfect” or they’re not-so-secretly dreading it, here’s how to help them roll into the season with more realistic expectations.
How to help your teen deal with college application anxiety
College applications are one of the most stressful things in a high schooler’s life. Thankfully, your teen doesn’t have to do it alone. Here are some ways parents can help.
How to help your teen with school avoidance
It’s not as simple as playing hooky--it’s usually more about anxiety and fear. Here are some ways to help.
An expert’s guide: managing teenage anger
Anger is not a “bad” emotion. It’s an important signal that your teenager may be struggling. How can you support your teenager and get them the right help?
6 ways to help your teen manage their screen time
We probably don’t have to tell you that managing and limiting your teen’s screen time is easier said than done. Here are a few tips for getting started.
An expert’s guide: How to set boundaries and rules for your teen
The ability to establish boundaries is one of the most important skills parents can teach their children. The best way to do that is by setting them yourself.
7 tips to ease the back-to-school anxiety
It’s not uncommon for children to feel a bit anxious about starting school again. Here are 7 expert tips to help.
Teen not getting enough sleep? 5 surprisingly easy ways to help.
Studies show that for teens, getting fewer than 9 hours of sleep per night can increase risk for poor memory, crankiness, mood changes, depression, obesity, and headaches.