Helping America’s Traumatized Youth
“The inexorable rise of teen anxiety ought to be a national crisis,” wrote Derek Thompson in The Atlantic in February. In a previous article, he had offered four possible explanations for this crisis: “the prevalence of social media use; the decline of time spent with friends; a more stressful world of mass-shooting events and existential […]
The Digital Madness of America’s Youth
“Today’s media landscape is larger and more diverse than ever before, with youth having access to an unprecedented volume of digital content across numerous devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops, and gaming consoles,” wrote Jacqueline Nesi in a 2020 article for the North Carolina Medical Journal. “Social media represents a central component of this landscape.” […]
Vaping: Shatter the Myths
Many people thought that vaping, also known as e-cigarettes, would be the safest thing since sliced bread. Well, we know that sliced bread isn’t always so healthy, and neither is vaping. Your teen will likely try to convince you that vaping is the healthiest thing he or she can ingest, after all, “It’s better than […]
How To Protect Your Teen From Cyberbullying
How To Protect Your Teen From Cyberbullying Everyone knows what it feels like to be bullied. The time of Adolescence is a hard time for anyone and getting bullied is just an inherent consequence of being a teenager. That’s all good and well, but what about when the torment of a bully is inescapable? What […]
Vaping: Shatter the Myths
Vaping: Shatter the Myths Many people thought that vaping, also known as e-cigarettes, would be the safest thing since sliced bread. Well, we know that sliced bread isn’t always so healthy, and neither is vaping. Your teen will likely try to convince you that vaping is the healthiest thing he or she can ingest, after […]
Treatment For Oppositional And Defiant Teen Boys
With oppositional and defiant teens, there are several levels of behavior. Some throw anger tantrums with screaming and cursing, whereas others are physically abusive and violent. Usually, teens who are exhibiting oppositional and defiant behavior view themselves as a victim who is being treated unfairly. As a result, they feel as though their behavior is […]
Understanding Your Daughter’s Erratic Behavior And Why Therapy Is Needed
Your daughter’s erratic behavior and poor academic performance may be due to peer pressure, lack of self-confidence, depression or experimenting with harmful drugs. She may not want to communicate with you yet she desperately needs your help. She does not know how to ask for or accept it. The catalyst that set her off can […]
What Is Addiction?
With all of the pressures teens face while heading towards adulthood, it is no wonder they sometimes fall prey to addictions. These addictions can range from behavior quirks to actual drugs and alcohol and can limit their ability to live life to the fullest. As a parent, it can be exacerbating attempting to find common […]
Helping Your Daughter Manage Increased Emotional Intensity
A troubled teen isn’t a lost cause. In fact, many people who have gone on to make exceptional contributions to society had virulent childhoods and troubled adolescence. Sometimes a troubled teen is just a strong personality learning to handle itself in the world of adult sized thoughts. These words don’t do much to ease the […]
Entitlement Mentality: Is It The Teen Or The Parents?
Entitlement Mentality Cuts Both Ways If you swear around your kids, you’re going to hear them experiment with those words. If you drink, when they get older they’ll likely do the same. If you feel entitled when you shouldn’t, that mental attitude will be transferred to your children. The thing about entitlement is that it […]
