Teen Impulsivity

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Teen Impulsivity: How to Recognize and Manage Risky Behavior October 31, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Although there are many different types of impulsive behavior that a teen can exhibit, sometimes these behaviors involve an element of risk, causing parents to be concerned. Impulsivity […]

Approval-Seeking in Teens

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Approval-Seeking in Teens: Causes, Signs, and Building Self-Esteem October 30, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Seeking approval and reassurance in relationships is a natural tendency. Hearing that we are doing a good job or making the right choices is part of how we learn. […]

Controlling Behavior in Teens

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Controlling Behavior in Teens: Recognizing Causes and How to Help October 30, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sometimes it is hard to find the balance between fostering independence in teens and allowing them to take too much control. Adolescence is a time to learn […]

Teen Restlessness

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Teen Restlessness: Anxiety, Hyperactivity, and Support Strategies October 27, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Restlessness can be difficult to define because it depends on our internal feelings. It has been suggested that there are two types of restlessness: physical and internal. Physical restlessness […]

Sleep Paralysis in Teens

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Sleep Paralysis in Teens: Symptoms, Causes, and Coping Tips October 24, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sleep paralysis occurs when a person’s body is completely immobilized either immediately after falling asleep or just before waking up.1 Experiencing an episode of sleep paralysis can […]

Teen Jealousy & Insecurity

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Teen Jealousy & Insecurity: Emotional Awareness and Coping Tips October 24, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Jealousy is a strong emotion, but it can be hard to define. In the current research, jealousy is understood as a negative feeling coming from perceiving a […]