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Youth & Mental Health
Articles focusing on mental health challenges faced by children and teenagers.


When You Realize You Got It Wrong: Supporting Your Teen Through an Identity Crisis After Being Unsupportive
There’s a moment in parenting that’s hard to admit out loud. It’s not the loud fight or the slammed door—it’s what happens after. It’s the cold silence, the withdrawn eyes, or the gut-wrenching moment when you realize your child no longer trusts you with their inner world.
Maybe your teen confided in you about wanting to quit sports—something they’ve done since age five—and instead of asking why, you told them they were being ungrateful or lazy. Maybe they started dressing i
Apr 17


When the Cuts Run Deeper: How to Stop Your Teen from Self-Harming Through Connection
Self-harm is an often misunderstood and deeply troubling behavior, especially for parents who find themselves suddenly facing this...
Apr 3


Building Strong Bonds: How Parenting in Childhood Shapes Trusting Relationships with Adult Children
As adults, we often find ourselves reflecting on the relationships we have with our parents—whether they were supportive, strained, or...
Apr 1


Unseen Scars: The Hidden Toll of Bullying in Middle School and How We Can Help Our Children Heal
Middle school is often a time of significant transition for children. They're navigating new social circles, academic pressures, and...
Mar 28


The Teen Mental Health Crisis: Understanding the Struggles and the Path Forward
In recent years, the mental health crisis among teenagers has reached alarming levels. What was once an isolated issue has now become a...
Mar 3


Raising a Mentally Strong Toddler: How to Promote Healthy Emotion Regulation from the Start
Parenting a toddler is no small feat. The unpredictable tantrums, the sudden outbursts of joy, and the overwhelming emotions that seem to...
Mar 2


How Parents Can Support Foster Children Struggling with Binge Eating and Overeating
Foster care children often face emotional and physical challenges that many of us can't even imagine. Among these struggles, binge eating...
Mar 1


Navigating Gender Dysphoria: When Is Help Needed, and How Can We Support Our Teens?
Gender dysphoria, as defined by the DSM-5, refers to the distress that a person experiences when their gender identity differs from the...
Feb 18


Are We Unknowingly Making Our Kids Emotional Burden-Bearers? The Hidden Cost of Role Reversal
Parenting is undoubtedly one of life’s most rewarding, yet challenging roles. Every parent faces struggles, and it's natural to want to...
Feb 17
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