How to Deal With Friend Group Drama: A Teen’s Guide to Protecting Your Peace

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Friend group drama can feel like the end of the world. One day you’re sending memes, making plans, and laughing together at lunch. The next day, you’re getting left on read, hearing rumors, seeing passive-aggressive posts, or feeling like everyone is suddenly taking sides. Whether it’s a misunderstanding, gossip, jealousy, changing friendships, or a major […]

Why Hard Conversations Feel Impossible Right Now and What Teens Are Losing Because of It

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Teens today seem to be able to talk for hours online, but may find it challenging to tell someone face-to-face when they feel hurt, anxious, embarrassed, or overwhelmed. Yet having these difficult conversations is essential for their well-being. Hard conversations often involve discussing mistakes, boundaries, conflicting opinions, difficult emotions, or mental health worries. While avoiding […]

California Lawsuits Against Social Media: Are Platforms Responsible for Teen Mental Health?

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For many parents, social media has become one more thing to worry about in their teens’ lives. They might worry about how the constant scrolling, comparison, and unrealistic expectations could be affecting their teens’ mental health.  Recently, in California, there have been multiple social media lawsuits around teen mental health. The question has been about […]