How to Support a Child Through Divorce
Supporting a Child Through Divorce On your wedding day, you likely never foresaw things turning out like this. But you’re not alone. Divorce is a reality for many families. In actual fact, the numbers are continually on the increase, with global rates more than doubling over the past 60 years.1 The U.S. is at the […]
10 Ways to Protect Your Family’s Mental Health
Protecting Your Family’s Mental Health Family is everything. They’re not just the people we love—they’re the people we turn to in moments of distress. They’re our main form of support on difficult days. And they’re often the first to notice when something’s amiss. Effectively, our family carries us through life’s highs and lows. But family […]
Teen Mental Health: 5 Early Signs of Mental Health Issues in Teens
5 Early Signs of Mental Health Issues in Teens Life is tough when you’re a teen. Teens crave independence while needing the comfort of having supporting and loving people around them. They also have massive physical and psychological changes—a combo that makes them uniquely vulnerable to mental health issues. Around 1 in every 4 US […]
Managing Stress as a Teen: Practical Tips for School and Life
Imagine waking up on a busy high school morning. The alarm blares, you scramble to get dressed, and your mind races through a mental checklist: homework, sports practice, and that social event you’re both excited and anxious about. It’s a whirlwind of activity that leaves many teens feeling overwhelmed. Stress among high school students is […]
Battling Low Self-Esteem in Teens: Practical Steps for Parents
Remember those teenage years? Standing in front of the mirror, zeroing in on every perceived flaw, trying to figure out who you were and how you fit in? It’s a familiar story for many of us, and chances are, your teen is going through it now. But self-esteem isn’t just about not liking how you […]
Understanding the Causes of Anxiety in Teens (and How to Help)
If you’re the parent of a teenager and it feels like your child is dealing with more stress than ever before, you’re not imagining it. The teenage years are full of challenges, from academic pressures to social dynamics, and sometimes all of this can build up and turn into something more serious—anxiety. And if you’re […]
