Hygiene Skill Building for Teens

Home Hygiene Skill Building for Teens: Healthy Habits That Last Published: 06/12/2026 | Updated: 06/12/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Personal hygiene can be hard to talk about, as many people might assume that everyone just figures out the basics somehow. By adolescence, parents might think that teens should […]
Why Hard Conversations Feel Impossible Right Now and What Teens Are Losing Because of It

Teens today seem to be able to talk for hours online, but may find it challenging to tell someone face-to-face when they feel hurt, anxious, embarrassed, or overwhelmed. Yet having these difficult conversations is essential for their well-being. Hard conversations often involve discussing mistakes, boundaries, conflicting opinions, difficult emotions, or mental health worries. While avoiding […]
California Lawsuits Against Social Media: Are Platforms Responsible for Teen Mental Health?

For many parents, social media has become one more thing to worry about in their teens’ lives. They might worry about how the constant scrolling, comparison, and unrealistic expectations could be affecting their teens’ mental health. Recently, in California, there have been multiple social media lawsuits around teen mental health. The question has been about […]
Job Readiness for Teens

Home Job Readiness for Teens: Skills for Work and Responsibility Published: 06/10/2026 | Updated: 06/10/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Getting your first job is a major milestone for a teen and a big step toward independence. There are real stakes to manage, such as showing up on time, […]
Transportation Skills for Teens

Home Transportation Skills for Teens: Safe and Independent Travel Published: 06/10/2026 | Updated: 06/10/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology As your teen gets older, it’s natural for them to want more independence. Maybe it starts with walking to a friend’s house on their own, but then they want to […]
Time Management for Teens

Home Time Management for Teens: Better Routines and Responsibility Published: 06/10/2026 | Updated: 06/10/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Many parents feel frustrated when their teens seem to be procrastinating, missing assignments, staying up too late, or needing constant reminders. As a parent, you might see issues like these […]