Academic Pressure in Teens
Home Academic Pressure in Teens: When School Stress Becomes Anxiety Published: 06/16/2026 | Updated: 06/16/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology The academic pressure teens face today can go beyond exams and assignments. It can include trying to live up to the expectations of teachers, parents, peers, and even […]
School Anxiety in Teens
Home School Anxiety in Teens: Why Going to School Feels Overwhelming Published: 06/16/2026 | Updated: 06/16/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology The morning routine can be stressful enough for most parents and teenagers. However, if your child is genuinely finding it too hard to attend school, day after day, […]
Sports Performance Anxiety in Teens
Home Sports Performance Anxiety in Teens: Managing Pressure & Fear of Failure Published: 06/16/2026 | Updated: 06/16/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Competitive sports ask a lot of our teenagers. They need to perform under pressure, learn to handle failure and setbacks, and manage expectations from parents, coaches, and […]
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 […]
