Trying Too Hard to Impress Others

Trying Too Hard to Impress Others: Support for Overcompensating Teens November 22, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Watching your teenager exhaust themselves trying to win approval from their peers can be heartbreaking. They may constantly brag about their accomplishments and exaggerate stories […]

Oversleeping in Teens

Oversleeping in Teens: Mental Health Causes and Help October 31, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If your teen regularly sleeps til noon every weekend or struggles to get up for school, it may be tempting to assume this is normal. In fact, […]

Teen Impulsivity

Teen Impulsivity: How to Recognize and Manage Risky Behavior October 31, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Although there are many different types of impulsive behavior that a teen can exhibit, sometimes these behaviors involve an element of risk, causing parents to be concerned. Impulsivity […]

Teen Nightmares

Teen Nightmares: Causes, Emotional Impact, and Coping Published: 10/30/2025 | Updated: 04/24/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology If you or your teen experiences nightmares, we don’t have to tell you how distressing they can be. Nightmares can disrupt your sleep, make it difficult to get back to sleep, […]

Approval-Seeking in Teens

Approval-Seeking in Teens: Causes, Signs, and Building Self-Esteem October 30, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Seeking approval and reassurance in relationships is a natural tendency. Hearing that we are doing a good job or making the right choices is part of how we learn. […]

Controlling Behavior in Teens

Controlling Behavior in Teens: Recognizing Causes and How to Help October 30, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sometimes it is hard to find the balance between fostering independence in teens and allowing them to take too much control. Adolescence is a time to learn […]