When a child’s behavior has changed in concerning ways, the response that feels most natural — addressing the behavior directly, applying consequences, demanding explanations —
Anxiety in children and teenagers often does not look the way adults expect it to. Adults tend to think of anxiety as visible worry —
When a child or teenager is anxious, the two most common adult responses are both counterproductive: forcing them through the feared thing too hard, or
Most anxiety in children responds well to a combination of parental support, validation, and gentle movement toward feared situations. But there are signs that it
Every child has big emotions sometimes. But there is a difference between ordinary emotional intensity and big emotions that are happening too frequently, too intensely,
The relationship between social media and adolescent mental health is one of the most studied and most debated topics in contemporary psychology. The evidence is
Discovering that your child has been self-harming — finding cuts or burns on their skin, or being told directly — is one of the most
When a child or teenager is struggling with suicidal thoughts, one of the most powerful and concrete actions a parent can take is also one
One of the most common mistakes parents make when a child is struggling with mental health is waiting too long before seeking professional support. The
Many parents who recognize that their child needs professional support carry uncertainty about what therapy for a young person actually involves — what happens in
