Distress Tolerance Skills for Teens
Home Distress Tolerance Skills for Teens: Coping With Difficult Emotions Published: 07/24/2026 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Sometimes emotions feel bigger than teens know how to handle. They know they shouldn’t yell, send that text, or quit basketball after one bad day. But when emotions take over, making a […]
Self-Soothing Techniques for Teens
Home Self-Soothing Techniques for Teens: Healthy Ways to Calm Down Published: 07/24/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. “You need to calm down.” Teens often hear these words before they know how to do that. Learning how to self-soothe is knowing what to do when feelings like anxiety, anger, sadness, […]
Study Skills for Teens With Executive Function Challenges
Home Study Skills for Teens With Executive Function Challenges Published: 07/23/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Most well-intentioned study advice assumes a teenager can sit down, start working, and stay on-task until the job is done. However, teens with executive function challenges find it hard to get started, stay on […]
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 […]
