It can be difficult to tell if your teen is struggling with mental health issues. They may not openly discuss their feelings or may try…
Many people have the misconception that OCD is a disease that only affects adults. However, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can also affect children and adolescents.…
The AACAP reports that at least 90% of teenagers between the ages of 13-17 have used social media. The Mayo Clinic reports that almost half…
The pandemic has had a significant impact on youth mental health. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in the first six months…
Is your teen using drugs? According to the Centers for Disease Control, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the looming climate crisis, and social…
During and after puberty, around age 10 to 14 for girls and 12 to 16 for boys, children may start to have questions about sex.…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that marijuana use among young adults reached an all-time high during the pandemic. The National Library of Medicine…
Being a child and growing into a teenager can be a tumultuous time. Parents, think back to when you were a child. Remember all the…
How To Improve Communication with your Teen When children enter their adolescent years, they go through emotional and physical changes that can leave them feeling…
Failure to Launch Syndrome in Teens and Young Adults It’s a problem that’s become all too common in recent years: young adults who can’t seem…