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The Teen Brain

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Home The Teen Brain: Development, Behavior & Mental Health Guide Published: 09/01/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS As a parent, you may have noticed dramatic changes in your teen. Perhaps your once chatty and level-headed child may suddenly seem more withdrawn, emotional, impulsive, or eager to spend time with friends […]

Self-Regulation Skills for Teens

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Home Self-Regulation Skills for Teens: Building Emotional Control Published: 08/17/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Self-regulation skills allow us to manage our emotions, bounce back from stress, and think before we react. However, a lot of teens find this emotional control difficult. Their hormones are surging at the same […]

Planning Skills for Teens

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Home Planning Skills for Teens: Improving Executive Function Published: 08/12/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Planning skills can affect almost every part of a teenager’s day, from remembering homework and arriving at school on time to managing deadlines and balancing extracurricular activities. Yet for many teens, planning ahead […]

Time Management Skills for Teens

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Home Time Management Skills for Teens: Building Better Habits Published: 08/12/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Time management for teens is about much more than keeping a diary or remembering deadlines. It relies on a set of mental skills called “executive functions,” which are still developing throughout adolescence. […]

Teen Procrastination

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Home Teen Procrastination: Causes, Executive Function, and Solutions Published: 08/12/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Everyone procrastinates occasionally. Whether it’s delaying homework, chores, or going to bed early, sometimes it feels easier to put off doing the important tasks so that we can do something more enjoyable. We […]

Task Initiation Problems in Teens

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Home Task Initiation Problems in Teens: Why It’s Hard to Get Started Published: 08/12/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology If you’ve ever watched your teen sit frozen in front of an assignment they should fully understand, you’re not alone. It’s frustrating for teens, parents, and teachers alike when […]