Signs Your Teen Isn’t Ready for Independent Living
Home Signs Your Teen Isn’t Ready for Independent Living Published: 09/16/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Turning 18 or graduating from high school does not automatically mean that your teen is ready to manage life fully independent of your support. If your teen is not ready for independent living, they […]
Helping Your Teen Stay in Treatment After Graduation
Home Helping Your Teen Stay in Treatment After Graduation Published: 09/16/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Graduation can disrupt numerous aspects of a teen’s life. For instance, their daily routine can shift, their range of choices regarding their life can open up, and they may have increased responsibilities. However, for […]
Executive Function by Age
Home Executive Function by Age: Teen Brain Development Milestones Published: 09/11/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Executive functioning skills help us remember things, stay focused, solve problems, and manage everyday tasks. But these skills are still developing during adolescence, and not all teenagers develop them at the same rate. Understanding […]
Why Teens Make Impulsive Decisions
Home Why Teens Make Impulsive Decisions: Brain Science Explained Published: 09/11/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Say you come home to find your teen has quit soccer, a sport they love. Why? Because the referee gave them a red card. What’s going on in this scenario? If you’ve ever wondered […]
Grief and Loss in Teens
Home Grief and Loss in Teens: Signs, Coping & Mental Health Support Published: 09/08/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Losing someone or something important is painful at any age. But during adolescence, grief can also get tangled with changes in development and friendships, figuring out identity, and the already complicated […]
Minnesota Minor Consent Laws for Teen Mental Health Treatment
Home Minnesota Minor Consent Laws for Teen Mental Health Treatment Published: 09/08/2026 | Updated: 09/22/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Sometimes, when a teen needs mental health care, it’s not always agreed upon by the teen and their parents. Some teens want support, while their parents might disagree. So figuring […]
