Lack of Sleep Crisis on Teenage Depression
The struggle to not miss out on anything keeps them awake at nights. Most of them have a lot on their to-do list which does not let them sleep adequately.
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Understand Guilt in Teens: No One Talks About the Struggles
Understand Guilt
Guilt means that we believe that something we are doing is causing pain to someone else.
Teen Mental Illness – Do I Have It? (No, It Isn’t a Stupid Question!)
If you’re a parent reading this, please keep an open mind and listening ear. Be willing to help in any way you can and help to create a healthy home environment for your teen.
7 Overlooked Barriers That Stop Youth from Getting Help for Depression
Shame: I’ve failed as a parent!
Depression is a complicated condition; the experts are still debating the causes. Blaming yourself for your loved one’s depression doesn’t help anyone
Secret Social Media Posts: Is Your Sad Teen Crying Out for Help?
The sad truth, though, is that the internet can be a dangerous place, and this oversharing can backfire.
Anxiety Relief for Teens Is Available Now – A Guide for Parents
Often, the teen is seen as always overreacting
Quick Fixes: Mental Health, Depression, and Teen Struggles
“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.”
― Laurell K. Hamilton
Giving Up: What You Should Do When You Feel Like It
Again, it is important to remember that depression is not a failure. In spite of what others say. Nevertheless, with this in mind not weakness on your part.
Black Teens’ Suicide Rates Are Rising—But Who’s Paying Attention?
African American teens are hurting.
Growing up, I was made to believe crying would only make me look weak. It was not only okay, but expected for me to suffer in silence.
Depression in Young Men: Boys Struggle Too
Depression affects Boy's vs girls just as well.
According to studies, every year, one in seven young men (aged 16 to 24) experience depression or anxiety.
Angry Depression: Is Your Teen Struggling and Spiraling Out of Control?
Angry mood or depressionOne simple benchmark for determining if irritability, anger, or moodiness is normal is how long it lasts.
Can Physics Games Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety?
When you feel an attack coming on, instead of using the games as your only relief, you can try physical activity as well.
Family Gatherings: Preparing with a Depressed Teen
Family gatherings can be stressful for parents, too, even those without depression or anxiety.
Parent & Father’s Stress: Parenting a Child with Mental Illness
Support for your child does not end when they are no longer a child, though.
Game Online Can Cause Depression in Your Child
Another important thing to instill in children is the self-esteem needed to with stand the kind of peer pressure that would lead children to take on such a challenge
New Year: Start with Habits You Can Maintain
In setting up a resolution, it’s important not to only look forward, but backwards, as well.
You Can Have a Sunny, Happy Life — Even While Depressed
Happiness and sadness are emotions
We can learn to exert some level of control over them.
School Teen Bullying Your Child – What Can You Do About It?
Left Alone to Fend for Themselves School can be rough. As if tests, homework, and the pressure to perform weren’t enough, classmates can sometimes make school feel like a battlefield. Bullying is serious. In one tragic case, 10-year-old Ashawnty Davis…
Hidden Behind Your Child’s Beautiful Smile Is Lots of Pain
What’s Really Behind That Smile? Hidden behind your child’s smile could be a world of pain you don’t see. “If you’re reading this… Congratulations, you’re alive.If that’s not something to smile about, then I don’t know what is.”— Chad Sugg…
Support Groups Treatment | For Parents
👪 Parents: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone Support groups can be a powerful form of treatment—not just for your teenager, but for you as a parent. If you’ve tried every parenting strategy in the book and your teen…
Single Moms | Tips for Taking Care of Yourself While Raising Teens
Life as a Single Mom: The Struggle Is Real The number of single-mother households in America has steadily increased over the past few years. With that rise comes greater emotional strain, financial pressure, and a deep sense of isolation for…
How to Make America Great for Struggling Single Mothers
Struggle Life: What “Great” Really Looks Like for Moms The phrase “Make America Great Again” became a national slogan during Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. It resonated with millions of people who felt left behind by the system—and many of those…
Challenge of a single mom struggling with depressed teen
Challenges of Being a Single Mother The Strain of Doing It All Alone Struggling to provide the best for their children with limited resources, single parents—most often mothers—shoulder an immense burden. There’s a well-known motivational phrase: “When life gives you…
How to Parent a Child with Mental Illness Requires Patience
Supporting children starts with patience, grace, and understanding. A Lifelong Journey Begins According to numerous scientific studies, many mental health conditions begin developing in childhood—often surfacing during adolescence. What may start as subtle emotional or behavioral changes can evolve into…
Parents: Talk to Your Teens About Overcoming Obstacles
Overcoming Hardships Starts With One Honest Conversation. Overcoming Hardships Obstacles are a natural part of life. They are defined as anything that hinders or impedes our progress. Whether you’re 15 or 50, we all face roadblocks that challenge our growth,…
Actually See, Father: Wish You Knew I Wanted Your Love
A Letter From the Heart of a Child to an Absent Father Keywords: father-child relationship, emotional distance, longing, broken family, teen loneliness, heartfelt letter, silent pain, forgiveness Wish You Knew How Much I Wanted Your Love Dear Dad,I wish you…
Judge Good Parenting? How Would You Parent
What Does “Good Parenting” Really Mean? Judge Good Parenting? How do you define a good parent?Everyone has different answers. Cultural norms, upbringing, values, and experiences shape our definitions. But despite these differences, some universal truths remain when it comes to…
Will Parents Continue to Ignore Signs of Depression in Their Child?
The warning signs are real. Ignoring them isn’t love—it’s fear. Parents Continue to Ignore the Signs. Why do some parents ignore the signs of teenage depression in their children? Maybe it’s denial.Maybe it’s fear.Maybe it’s the crushing idea that your…
Teenage Depression: You Can’t Go Through It Alone
Depression Teenage depression is not something you can face alone. The stats are staggering—one out of every ten teens has been diagnosed with some form of depressive disorder. Mental illness does not discriminate. It doesn’t care about your background, your…
Parents: Are You Aware of Cutting and Depression?
Understanding the Silent Struggle Self-harm in teens often begins as a way to cope with overwhelming emotional pressure. Cutting, a form of self-injury, is becoming more common as a “secret” trend among adolescents struggling with pain, shame, or isolation. “I…
Talk About Depression: Why Are You Afraid of Hiding It?
Why Are We Still Afraid to Discuss Depression? Mental illness and depression are serious public health issues—yet conversations about them are often silenced by shame or misunderstanding. Depression is not just sadness; it’s a clinical condition that can severely impact…
How to Guide Teenagers Struggling with Depression: Know the Signs
Teenage Depression Symptoms: Know What to Look For This teen guide is for every parent, caregiver, and educator asking the right questions: Why is my teen always angry or withdrawn? Why are they sleeping so much—or not at all? Could…
Eager Parents Want Care and Hope Help for Their Teens
Need to Know Teen depression is a serious condition affecting many adolescents. Unfortunately, far too often, parents and even schools miss the early signs, delaying the help teens desperately need. If you’re a parent, it’s important to understand why your…
You Want Dating Advice? Help Make Teens Feel Safe
Dating Advice for Parents So, your teen is ready to start dating. You had hoped it wouldn’t happen this soon—or ever, maybe—but here you are. This new chapter can be tricky, but it’s also an opportunity for connection, guidance, and…
7 Deadly Discipline Mistakes More Parents Should Avoid
Parents Should Avoid These Discipline Pitfalls Raising a child through their pre-teen years and into adolescence can feel overwhelming. Mistakes are inevitable, but correcting them as early as possible can make all the difference. Don’t wait until your child is…
Children Need to Feel Love — With Love Comes Responsibility
Children Need Love, Not Just Rules To feel loved is one of the most basic human needs — and for children, it’s the most essential of all. Sadly, many children around the world are abandoned, neglected, or emotionally isolated, even…
Tough Love Parenting Should Start Early in a Nurturing Environment
Tough Love Starts Early As a parent, your natural instinct is to protect your child — to create a secure, loving environment where they feel safe and valued. But sometimes, protection is mistaken for overindulgence. When children are shielded from…
How to Deal with Sibling Rivalry and Improve Harmony
Sibling Rivalry The home should be a place of peace—but for many families, it can feel more like a battleground. Sibling rivalry is one of the most common challenges parents face. Constant arguments, shouting matches, and petty fights can make…
Vaping: Why Middle School Teens Think It’s Cool
Middle School Teens Now Vaping Vaping—a form of smoking using electronic cigarettes—has become increasingly popular among middle school teens. What was once seen as an adult habit is now considered “cool” by many children as young as ten. Over the…
Married Parents Bring Stability for Children
Stability Married parents play a vital role in creating a stable foundation for children. In the ideal American cultural image, happy and flourishing families include two parents committed to one another and to raising their children together. Kids thrive in…
Special Needs Children Can Be Challenging
Special Needs Children In Atlanta, Georgia, a troubling incident made headlines when a first grader with special needs was placed in handcuffs after running into the street. While restrained, the child began banging his head against the walls. His mother…
Children Need Love Absolutely—Not Just Toys This Time
❤️ Children Need Love—They Don’t Want Toys This holiday season, as your child eagerly circles the latest gadgets and toys in glossy catalogs, take a moment to reflect. What your child really wants might not be what they really need.…
Because We Care More – Help the Homeless This Christmas Be Happy
You have to assume that there are many things on the child’s mind. Helping them feel comfortable.
Legal Marijuana Is No Child’s Play: Parents Still Need to Monitor
Legal Marijuana Needs Parental Monitoring Legal marijuana is now a regular part of the news cycle. In many states, it’s permitted for medical and recreational use. But despite the growing normalization, marijuana is no child’s play. The media often portrays…