The teenage years are a time when your child starts to pull away from you and become more independent. As their brain grows and develops, this time in their lives can be tricky in terms of decision making and emotions. Communicating every detail of their sexuality is not something that teenagers want nor should do. […]
Children and teens are now growing up during a time of digital socialization. They’re texting, tweeting, snapchatting, all the things you didn’t do, or even knew would exist, when you were their age. Sometimes you may wonder what are they doing spending so much time on their devices? Socializing digitally is something that is ever-changing. […]
The transition period between middle school to high school can be an exciting yet overwhelming time for teens. They are going through puberty, trying to ‘fit in’, and have hundreds of questions. High school comes with new routines, new environments, new social scenes, and new expectations. Below are 3 common high school fears and how […]
The decision to continue education past high school is a careful choice for teens and parents. So they should be thrilled with their choice, right? Not always. While some teens are hardly able to contain their excitement, others are clenching their jaws at the mention of the upcoming endeavor. Questions like “Can I make it […]
Last time, we talked about young children with food allergy related anxiety. In this third article in our series, we look at teens with food allergies who start to experience heightened anxiety. Adolescence is full of changes and adjustments that create additional stress for teens. Peer dynamics shift, thinking becomes more complicated, and teens crave […]
Teens get into bad situations. They are at an age where their brains are wired to try out new things without being overly concerned about the consequences. This is why they are able to accomplish so many things that would send adults into state of overwhelm. Imagine changing schools, starting more than one new job, […]
Does your child/teen suffer from less-than-optimal shut eye? Is he or she glued to the late night glow of their tablet? Have you seen bags under their eyes? Sleep is crucial for teens Most tweens and teens do not get enough sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, it is recommended teenagers get […]
We all experience anxiety and stress from time to time. Teens are not exempt from this! With various and increasing academic demands, extracurricular activities, social engagements, etc., teens may experience stress. While anxiety in your teen from time to time is normal. Persistent and longstanding worry may be an indication of generalized anxiety. Common signs of anxiety […]