
What Are the Red Flags in Teenage Behavior?
Mental Health, Risky Behavior, Self Esteem, TeensWhen a child morphs into a teen, parents know they need to buckle up. The teen years are an emotional roller coaster ride from which few parents are spared. Adolescence is often rife with moodiness, angry outbursts, social struggles, and pushback…

How to Survive High School With Social Anxiety
Anxiety, Isolation, Mental Health, Self Esteem, TreatmentHigh school is all about socializing. Finding new friends, joining clubs, and attending events are high points that most teens enjoy. Teens who suffer from social anxiety, however, are terrified of social situations and will avoid them at all…

How Does Social Media Affect Teens
Mental Health, Risky Behavior, Self Esteem, TeensTeens attached to their smartphones and social media is a ubiquitous sight in the era of modern technology. As much as parents would love to prevent their teens from spending so much time on their social media feeds, it is an uphill battle.…

What to Do When Your Teen Says, “I Don’t Fit In”
Mental Health, Self Esteem, TeensYour teenage son or daughter may struggle socially, and complains, “I don’t fit it.” If your teen is have problems making or keeping friends, there is help available.
The teen years are a time when social and relationship skills are…

What to Do About Teenage Cell Phone Addiction
Addiction, Mental Health, Self Esteem, TreatmentTeenage cell phone addiction disrupts family time, social time, and study time.
For a teen, having a cell phone is like being a kid in a candy store. With app stores offering a never-ending array of options, it is easy to see how teens get…

How to Help a Teenager With Low Self Esteem
Mental Health, Self Esteem, TeensAs adults, we have enough miles on our tires to realize the importance of having a healthy self-esteem. We know that to succeed in our careers, or any endeavor we care about, we need a positive sense of self-worth that will fuel our efforts.…