The Vagus Nerve
Home The Vagus Nerve: Its Role in Stress & Emotional Regulation Published: 08/26/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, BS Edited by: Michael Fegan, Strong emotional reactions in teenagers are a normal part of growing up. The brain is still developing, and hormones are driving all kinds of changes in the body. But while teens’ reactions can […]
Co-Regulation
Home Co-Regulation: How Parents Help Teens Feel Safe Published: 08/17/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. When your child is struggling to manage their emotions, your first reaction is to help them calm down and overcome their distress. What you’re doing has a name in developmental psychology, and it’s called […]
Quiet BPD in Teens
Home Quiet BPD in Teens: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment Options Published: 08/04/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. When borderline personality disorder (BPD) gets talked about, it’s usually the obvious version that gets described, the one that comes with visible emotional dysregulation and outbursts. But there’s another side to BPD […]
Orthorexia in Teens: When Healthy Eating Turns Harmful
Home Orthorexia in Teens: When Healthy Eating Becomes Harmful Published: 07/17/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Parents spend years trying to help their teenager eat better, so when they suddenly take a real interest in healthy eating, it can feel like a huge victory. And in most cases, it […]
Hormonal Mood Impacts in Teens
Home Hormonal Mood Impacts in Teens: Understanding Emotional Changes Published: 06/08/2026 | Updated: 06/09/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. If you were asked to look back on your own teen years and summarize the emotions you felt, we’re pretty confident the word “rollercoaster” would sum them up well. Now, […]
Healthy Masculinity Development
Home Healthy Masculinity Development: Strength Without Suppression Published: 06/08/2026 | Updated: 06/08/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Many parents want to raise strong sons and instill certain values and qualities in them. However, the version of strength your son is picking up from the world around him may not […]
