Oversleeping in Teens

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Oversleeping in Teens: Mental Health Causes and Help October 31, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If your teen regularly sleeps til noon every weekend or struggles to get up for school, it may be tempting to assume this is normal. In fact, […]

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 […]

Teen Nightmares

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Teen Nightmares: Causes, Emotional Impact, and Coping October 30, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If you or your teen experiences nightmares, we don’t have to tell you how distressing they can be. Nightmares can disrupt your sleep, make it difficult to get […]

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 Loss of Appetite

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Teen Loss of Appetite: Emotional and Physical Causes October 30, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Whereas once dinner was light-hearted and carefree, it now might have become a source of stress. This may be because your teenager, once an enthusiastic eater, now […]