What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
While often associated with adults who have experienced the traumas of war, post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD) is also common among children and teens. PTSD is the development of certain symptoms following an event where…
Read MoreAre Poor Sleep Habits Affecting Your Teen? Tips for Achieving Healthy Sleep
Do you have concerns about recent behavioral changes in your teenager? Does he or she tend to stay up late or seem tired during the day? While something serious like alcohol abuse, depression, or ADHD…
Read MoreOppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Teens
A slamming door, back talk, or blatant disobedience may seem common in teens. But this behavior could be signs of a bigger problem. “We thought it was just hormones and growing up.” “They were just…
Read MoreIs it Normal for my Teen to be Anxious?
Anxiety is found throughout everyday life. It is normal for your teen to worry or to be anxious. Teenagers may worry about their grades, friends, dating, sports, family or other situations that can make them…
Read MoreLow Self-Esteem and Negative Body Image in Teens
Self-esteem directly effects the self-worth of a teen. A teenager’s self-esteem is measured by how the teen feels about themselves and what they are worth. Self-esteem is also perceived, as teens will also determine how…
Read MoreIdentifying Rebellion in Your Teenager
Teenage years can be a struggle for the teen and parent alike. As a teen develops and begins to transition into adulthood, the desire is for increased independence, space, and privilege. Often referred to as…
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