Confidence can be an issue at any age, but as a teenage girl it can be especially difficult to fight back against inner negativity. Surveys have shown that between the ages of 8 and 14, confidence in young girls falls by 30 percent. This article shows parents how they can encourage young girls to be […]
Almost all teenagers go through a period of moodiness, where they get cranky and irritable. Sometimes they withdraw and just prefer to be left alone. This is a normal part of development. For the majority of teens it will pass after a couple of years. Thankfully! But what’s going on and how can parents and […]
Actress Wendy Davis of Lifetime’s Army Wives partnered with Understood to discuss her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis, and how it led to her own ADHD testing as well. For more in this series with Wendy, check out this Understood playlist where Wendy talks about parenting kids with ADHD, the link between ADHD and creativity, building confidence for […]
Your son is not paying attention in class. His grades have been getting worse and you notice other changes as well–he is moody and irritable, can’t seem to stick to a schedule, and is missing deadlines. You’ve spoken with your school psychologist and she thinks your son may have ADHD. But, what is ADHD, exactly, […]
Conflict is a normal part of family life and can often escalate during the years your children are teenagers. About 1 in 5 young people say they are concerned about family conflict in their home. Family conflict or issues can be caused by many different situations. There are simple tools parents can use to help […]
People of all ages can struggle with negative body image, and it can be hard to know what to say if your teen is going through this. Read this article by Andrea Wachter, who battled negative body image herself and now works with people who struggle with food and weight. We love that Andrea explains […]
Spending time on working through problems with your child is a really important way of teaching them problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Going through the steps of solving a problem will help them see how to break it down and figure out how to tackle it. Hopefully they will remember these skills later when […]
Understanding depression can be very difficult. We have compiled a list of some symptoms and facts about depression to help you understand a bit more. Symptoms of Depression: Loss of Interest in activities, like hobbies Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or suicide Increased use of drugs and/or alcohol Trouble concentrating, memory, and making decisions Isolating yourself […]
Did you know that… – Four million children and adolescents in this country struggle with a serious mental health issues that can cause them to have conflicts at home, at school, and with peers. -Approximately 50 percent of students with a mental illness age 14 and older drop out of high school – Suicide is […]
