Ask a teenager how their day was, and you’ll probably get one word back: fine. That word often has nothing to do with how the day actually went. Teen trained responses like “I’m fine” or “I’m good” develop the same way any habit does, through repetition and reinforcement, not conscious lying. A teen learns early which...
A significant number of young adults delay moving out of their parental homes upon graduation, leading to what is often termed a “failure to launch.” For many parents, seeing their children transition into independent adulthood after high school or college is a significant and healthy milestone. Unfortunately, today’s economic realities, coupled...
If you have teenage kids of your own, you’re probably aware that a lot has changed since you were a teen yourself. Due to the prevalence of social media over real-life interactions, hyperreality has overshadowed reality and it’s getting more difficult to distinguish between the two. In addition to bullying and social/school pressures, there are self-destructive...
With back-to-school season here, many students face anxieties and stressors about the upcoming school year. This is especially true for young adults transitioning to college. While college is an exciting new chapter of life filled with personal, academic, and social growth, it can be a scary and highly stressful adjustment for many. Let’s delve into why college is...
When children enter their teens, parents often find themselves wondering why the strategies they used for parenting their children are no longer effective. Teens may be dramatic, explosive, unpredictable, isolated, and uninterested in spending time with family. What happened!? Teens are experiencing significant hormonal and physical changes causing a decrease in...
