If the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, the shortest difference between a parent and child is validation.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects individuals of all ages, including teenagers. Early detection and appropriate OCD treatment can help your…
The teenage years are challenging enough without the stress of OCD. The fear of falling into obsessive thought cycles, the stress these cycles produce, and…
What sets off your teen’s OCD? Does being exposed to germs, disorderly surroundings, or even conversations about their identity or future plans bring on or…
Teens today face a lot of pressure in school, from academic expectations to the ever-changing challenge of trying to fit in with classmates—both in-person and…
When searching for mental health treatment for your teen, you may come across two common therapies: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Both…
Discovering that your teenager is involved in drug use can be a highly distressing experience. As a parent, you are immediately concerned about your child’s…
We know there is nothing you wouldn’t do for your child. Parents sacrifice their time, their money, their health and even their sanity to help…
It’s natural to worry about your children as they navigate the difficult teenage years. But when your teenager experiences extreme bouts of fear and anxiety…
There is so much to learn from this dynamic emotion, and Family First is just the beginning.