Teens with a mental health condition are more likely to have a drug or alcohol addiction than those who do not experience symptoms of a mental health condition or have a diagnosed mental illness. Unfortunately, most people (teens and adults alike) with a co-occurring disorder do not get treatment for both disorders as part of…

As children grow, parents often face several challenges associated with various aspects of adolescent and teen development. As a parent, it can be difficult to determine if your teen’s behaviors are “normal” parts of their emotional and physical growth or if there is something deeper you should be concerned about. Wondering whether your teen is…

Everyone, regardless of age, experiences anger now and then. For parents of teens, outbursts of anger and frustration may seem like a daily occurrence. As children grow, they strive for independence, a process that often involves pushing boundaries and parental patience. Although teen anger issues and frustration are a normal part of their journey towards…

Prescription drugs are among the most widely abused substances by teens in the United States. In the last decade, rates of prescription drug abuse among teens have more than doubled. Unfortunately, many parents may not recognize that there is danger before addiction has already developed.    Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse Research suggests young Americans,…

Stress management is an essential life skill. Without adequate coping tools, teens and adults alike are bound to experience difficulties managing aspects of day-to-day life. Whether struggling with challenges at school, at home, or with peers in social environments, today’s teens have had to learn how to cope with stress more than generations past. There…

Everyone is unique in their own way. The teen years are often filled with awkward behaviors, developmental changes, and other aspects of physical and social development that may be considered odd or different to others. However, suppose your teen displays strange thinking patterns, odd behaviors, or struggles to form relationships with others. In that case,…

For better or worse, cell phones are everywhere. Children, teens, and adults often spend much of their day using cellular phones for work and pleasure. As vital as these tools may be to complete work and some academic tasks, many parents question when daily use evolves into cell phone addiction.    Defining The Term Addiction…

It is not uncommon to hear someone state that they (or a loved one) have an addictive personality. But what does that mean? And is an “addictive personality” a real thing? The idea of someone having addictive tendencies is not new. However, it is essential to remember that labeling someone as having an addictive personality…

Video games can provide entertainment for people of all ages. Smartphones, tablets, and laptops have removed the need for bulky desktop computers or console devices. Today, video games of all types and formats are accessible on portable devices allowing everyone to play, no matter where they are. Early video games required boot discs, time, and…

As parents, caregivers, or guardians, we place the highest priority on making sure our children are happy, healthy, and thriving. The years they are in our care seem to fly by, and the time we have to provide guidance and support feels quite limited in some cases. Parents try their best to protect their children…