Teen Burnout vs. Depression

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Home Teen Burnout vs. Depression: What’s the Difference? Published: 07/29/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Fatigue, irritability, and isolation can all be quite common during the teen years, especially when balancing school, relationships, responsibilities, activities, and other expectations. However, these behaviors can leave parents wondering if their teen is […]

Working Memory Problems in Teens

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Home Working Memory Problems in Teens: Signs & Support Published: 07/29/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of life. We’ve all had the experience of walking into a room for something only to forget what it is as soon as we walk in. This […]

Healthy Coping Skills for Teens: Managing Stress & Emotions

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Home Healthy Coping Skills for Teens: Managing Stress & Emotions Published: 07/28/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Stress is a normal part of the teenage years, but sometimes teens don’t know how to manage the emotions that come with it. Academic pressure, social challenges, family conflict, and thoughts of […]

Helping Teens Regulate Emotions After Conflict

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Home Helping Teens Regulate Emotions After Conflict Published: 07/28/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Many teens find it hard to calm down after an argument. Even after the conflict has ended, they might continue to cry, yell, slam doors, or shut down. These reactions aren’t necessarily abnormal for teens. […]

Co-Regulation: How Parents Help Teens Regulate Emotions

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Home Co-Regulation: How Parents Help Teens Regulate Emotions Published: 07/24/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology When your child’s upset, angry, or just unable to manage their emotions, sometimes it’s your steadiness that helps them return to a calmer state. This is the process of co-regulation, where we use our […]