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Youth & Mental Health
Articles focusing on mental health challenges faced by children and teenagers.
Jan 8
How to Spot Teen Depression and Offer Real Help Without Pushing Them Away
Depression in teens is not just a phase, and it certainly doesn’t look like what you might expect. As a parent, teacher, or friend, you...
Jan 7
The Unseen Connection: Can Marijuana Trigger Psychosis in Teens?
Marijuana has been a topic of debate for decades, with proponents praising its medicinal benefits and opponents warning of its potential...
Dec 26, 2024
The Weight of Expectations: Academic Pressure, Future Anxiety, and How to Help Your Teen Thrive
As teens navigate the whirlwind of high school, extracurricular activities, and social pressures, they face an invisible but overwhelming...
Dec 21, 2024
The Gift of Presence: How a Non-Materialistic Christmas Can Nurture Gratitude in Kids
The holiday season is often synonymous with excess—excessive shopping, excessive decorating, and, let’s face it, excessive spending. But...
Dec 19, 2024
Parenting with Purpose: How Parental Modeling Shapes Emotion Regulation in Children
As parents, we often find ourselves in a balancing act between being caregivers, role models, and disciplinarians. But here's something...
Dec 17, 2024
From Criticism to Confidence: Creative Ways Teens Can Handle Negative Feedback on Social Media
In today’s digital age, social media is an integral part of teen life, serving as both a space for connection and self-expression...
Dec 8, 2024
A Day in the Life of Parenting a Child with ODD: Signs, Causes, and How to Navigate the Challenges
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences anyone can undertake. When a child is diagnosed with Oppositional...
Dec 7, 2024
Teen Business: When Risky Behavior is Normal — Navigating Parenting Through Erikson and Piaget’s Lenses
Adolescence is a turbulent time, full of emotional highs and lows, self-discovery, and yes, risky behaviors. As a parent, it can feel...
Dec 4, 2024
Breaking the Chains: Why Restraints on Autistic Individuals are Harmful and How We Can Do Better
Autism is a spectrum, and every individual experiences it uniquely. For some, communication is not verbal—it’s non-verbal, and it can be...
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