One of the defining characteristics of adolescents is their tendency to be emotional, impulsive, and creative. They tend to lack the ability to respond logically and rationally to situations. Instead, […]
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When your teen was born and throughout the first few years of their life, you might have been very playful. Perhaps you spent time with them playing “Peek A Boo”
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Whether your teenager was diagnosed with ADHD recently or many years ago, you know that the condition often changes and evolves as kids grow toward adulthood. Although it was once
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If your child comes to you and tells you that he or she is gay, you might experience a wide range of emotions. You might feel relief and thankfulness that
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The teen years are often tough on parents. Adolescents are stretching their wings… and their boundaries. As they head toward adulthood, even the most mild-mannered teenagers will tend to pick
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When you brought your new baby home from the hospital over a decade ago (and maybe closer to two!), you did what you had to make the environment safe. You
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As children grow into adolescence, their family relationships dim in comparison to their social relationships. A teen starts to find great value in the connections they have with friends, mentors,
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Thinking back to when you were a child, you might remember name-calling, pushing on the playground, and someone stealing younger children’s lunch money. Nowadays, with social media one of the
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If your teen needs therapy, you have probably discussed the different types available with his or her mental health care provider. You might have looked into cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy
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Perhaps this is the million dollar question! You might have peered into the eyes of your adolescent and wondered, “What exactly is going on in that brain of theirs?” Yes,
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