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Responsibility Training for Teens

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Home Responsibility Training for Teens: Accountability That Builds Growth Published: 06/09/2026 | Updated: 06/09/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Many parents feel frustrated when their teens avoid chores, miss homework deadlines, or blame others for their mistakes. But responsibility doesn’t form overnight. During this period in their lives, teens […]

Stress Management Skills for Teens

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Home Stress Management Skills for Teens: Healthy Ways to Cope Published: 06/09/2026 | Updated: 06/09/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology “I feel like I’m drowning under pressure.” “I can’t handle anything else right now!” “I’m so cooked.” If you’ve heard your teen say phrases like these, it’s more […]

Chore-Based Therapy

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Home Chore-Based Therapy: Building Structure Through Daily Tasks Published: 06/09/2026 | Updated: 06/09/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Many adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often find routines, motivation, and daily responsibilities challenging.  Chore-based therapy uses structured daily tasks to support emotional well-being, responsibility, confidence, […]

Talking to AI Instead of People: Are Teens Replacing Real Support?

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It’s common for teenagers to use AI to help with their homework, as well as for everyday tips and advice. But what happens when a teen feels distressed and turns to an AI chatbot instead of another person for support? Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a regular part of many teens’ lives, including chatbots. While […]

Trapped in Your Feed: How Algorithms May Be Making Teen Mental Health Worse

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Have you ever opened TikTok planning to watch one video, only to look up an hour later, wondering where the time went? It could be because of “the algorithm.” Social media platforms are designed to keep people engaged with their site, and a big part of that comes down to algorithms. Algorithms are invisible systems […]

What Is the Flourishing Scale?

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Home What Is the Flourishing Scale? Published: 06/05/2026 | Updated: 06/05/2026 Authored by: Adam Moore, MPharm Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Life as a teen can be challenging. Trying to have an active social life, relationships and dating, studying and academic pressures, holding down a job, and planning for the future – it can […]