Why Some Teens Struggle With Task Switching
Home Why Some Teens Struggle With Task Switching Published: 07/23/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Switching from one task to another seems pretty simple. However, for many teens, this can be one of the most demanding things they do, and one of the least-recognized sources of difficulty at school and […]
Decision Fatigue in Teens: Causes & Coping Strategies
Home Decision Fatigue in Teens: Causes & Coping Strategies Published: 07/23/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Your teenager makes hundreds of decisions each day, big and small. What to wear, how to reply to a text, whether to study now or later, how to handle conflicts with friends, and so […]
Window of Tolerance: Helping Teens Manage Big Emotions
Home Window of Tolerance: Helping Teens Manage Big Emotions Published: 07/21/2026 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. When emotional reactions suddenly surface, they can feel confusing to parents. Teens may yell after hearing a single reminder, clam up mid-conversation, or space out completely after coming home from school. From the […]
Emotional Regulation in Teens: Skills, Signs & Support
Home Emotional Regulation in Teens: Skills, Signs & Support Published: 07/21/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. A teen may walk in the door angry one minute, tearful the next, and silent after that. By the time parents piece together what happened, a teen has moved on to their next […]
Homework Overwhelm: Why Teens Shut Down & How to Help
Home Homework Overwhelm: Why Teens Shut Down & How to Help Published: 07/20/2026 | Updated: 08/03/2026 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Homework stress can turn into a nightly challenge for the whole family. Your teen might freeze in front of an easy assignment, get frustrated, or claim they “can’t […]
Contamination OCD in Adolescents: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Home Contamination OCD in Adolescents: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Published: 07/20/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. If a teenager washes their hands constantly or spends an hour in the shower each day, the people around them sometimes think they’re just a germaphobe. But what they’re missing is that the teen […]
