When your teen lives with a mental or neurodevelopmental condition, you may find yourself thrust into a world you don’t understand. Instead of just PTA…
When you think of therapy, do you think of a therapist sitting in a chair taking notes while a client lies on a futon, spilling…
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by emotional instability, impulsive behaviors, and troubled relationships. In adolescents, it can significantly impact their…
You’ve probably found yourself wondering how your teen can be so wrapped up in their own world, not able to see where you—or anyone else…
It almost seems impossible to run into someone who doesn’t use social media, especially a young person. In 2023, a study of more than 1,400…
Germaphobia (mysophobia) is a fear of germs. People living with germaphobia often go to great lengths to avoid situations they think might impact their health…
Teens show their emotions in different ways, but they’re not likely to verbalize them. Isolating, acting recklessly, or being addicted to games or social media…
Adoption can be a wonderful thing. People can earn the chance to become parents if they were unable to before, and can provide great opportunities…
Attachment disorders develop when children have challenges with emotional attachments to others, especially parents, caregivers, and other close adults. These challenges may result in two…
Children and teens are capable of more than many parents think. Sometimes, though, they end up taking on responsibilities they really shouldn’t. Parentification is one…