Delayed Emotional Development in Teens
Home Delayed Emotional Development in Teens: Signs & Support Published: 09/01/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Adolescence is a time of many changes. Along with growth spurts and the occasional mood swing, teenagers also develop emotionally. During these pivotal years, they begin to form their identity, build closer friendships, navigate […]
Why Teen Brains Crave Risk
Home Why Teen Brains Crave Risk: The Science Behind Risk-Taking Published: 09/01/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Many parents wonder why their usually sensible teen suddenly seems willing to take chances. Perhaps they’re staying out all night, trying new things without thinking them through, driving recklessly, or becoming heavily influenced […]
The Teen Brain
Home The Teen Brain: Development, Behavior & Mental Health Guide Published: 09/01/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS As a parent, you may have noticed dramatic changes in your teen. Perhaps your once chatty and level-headed child may suddenly seem more withdrawn, emotional, impulsive, or eager to spend time with friends […]
Trauma and Alexithymia
Home Trauma and Alexithymia: How Trauma Affects Emotional Awareness Published: 08/27/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, BS Edited by: Michael Fegan, When your teen has been through a traumatic experience, it’s natural to attribute the changes you’re seeing to trauma symptoms. You might notice emotional numbness, or that they struggle to talk about how they feel, […]
Autism and Alexithymia
Home Autism and Alexithymia: Understanding the Connection Published: 08/27/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, BS Edited by: Michael Fegan, When you ask your teen how they’re feeling, and they say “I don’t know,” they might actually mean it. Usually, we’d associate this response with avoidance or maybe even defiance. But for some teens, they say it […]
Alexithymia Treatment
Home Alexithymia Treatment: Helping Teens Understand Their Emotions Published: 08/27/2026 Authored by: Louise Hartnett, BA Edited by: Michael Fegan, You might imagine mental health difficulties always involve intense or unmanageable emotions, but some people struggle for the opposite reason. They feel cut off from their own emotional lives. This is called alexithymia. It means you […]
