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Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens With Depression

Teenage depression isn’t just bad moods and the occasional melancholy—it’s a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Teen depression can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, self-loathing and self-mutilation, pregnancy, violence, and even suicide. But as Read more >>

Test Anxiety

Your child went to class, completed homework, and studied. He or she arrived at the exam confident about the material. But if he or she has test anxiety, a type of performance anxiety, taking the test is the most difficult Read more >>

My Kid Is Fine: How Teen Depression Deceives Us

by Katherine DeVaul, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist After Mike and his girlfriend of three years ended their relationship, his parents expected their son to be crushed. For weeks, he was withdrawn and moody; he avoided friends and rebuffed his Read more >>

Toxic Stress: How Much Stress Is Too Much?

COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands that lead to disease – varies widely. But some people will age faster and die younger from toxic stressors than others. So how Read more >>

How To Help A Kid Survive Early Puberty

From surging hormones and acne to body hair and body odor, puberty can be a rocky transition for any kid. But girls and boys who start physically developing sooner than their peers face particular social and emotional challenges, researchers find. Read more >>

Help Your Teen Plan a Rewarding Gap Year

Many teens, especially those with ADHD, benefit from an academic break and successfully transition to college following their gap year. A gap year can provide additional time for emotional maturity, hands-on experience in a field of interest, and space to Read more >>

Parents’ Guide to Talking to Adolescents About Death

For many adults, talking about death is difficult. When we speak to our own teenagers about the death of a peer, family member or teacher, it can be even harder. Read more >>

How to Help Children Cope With Divorce

During a divorce, children may feel overwhelmed by the changes in their living situation and routine, the loss of stability, and the potential conflict between their parents. They may even feel responsible for the divorce or worry about their relationship Read more >>

Is My Teenager Depressed or Moody?

Moodiness is the norm for teenagers… right? Here are some questions to ask yourself about your teen’s mood changes. Read more >>

Practicing the 5 C’s of ADHD Parenting

Parenting a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be rewarding and challenging. Dr. Sharon Saline, a renowned psychologist specializing in ADHD, has developed a comprehensive approach known as the “five C’s of ADHD parenting.” Read more >>

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