Parenting Teens

Teen Mood Swings: What’s Typical, What’s Not, and How to Stay Steady Through It All

Teen Mood Swings: What’s Typical, What’s Not, and How to Stay Steady Through It All

Ever wish your teen came with a color-coded mood ring to warn you before you walked into a storm?

One minute they’re joking around, the next they’re slamming the door. Mood swings in teenagers can feel intense, unpredictable, and hard to keep up with—but they’re also a normal part of adolescent development

From Conflict to Connection: How DBT Parenting Skills Can Help You Support Your Teen

From Conflict to Connection: How DBT Parenting Skills Can Help You Support Your Teen

When your teen is emotional, overwhelmed, or acting out, it can feel like you're walking on eggshells or stuck in the same frustrating conversations over and over again.

You want to help. You want to understand. But what starts as a check-in often turns into a vent session that leaves you both feeling worse.

College Transition Toolkit for Parents: Building Readiness and Resilience for College

College Transition Toolkit for Parents: Building Readiness and Resilience for College

The transition to college isn’t just a milestone for teens—it’s a major shift for parents too. Whether you’re sending your first child off to school or preparing for a quieter house as your last teen launches, it can feel like there’s no roadmap for what this next chapter looks like.

When Anxiety and Self-Harm Collide: How DBT Skills Support Teens in Distress

When Anxiety and Self-Harm Collide: How DBT Skills Support Teens in Distress

For many adolescents, social situations can trigger intense anxiety. Some experience racing thoughts, struggle to keep them internal, and begin to verbalize every worry aloud. In some cases, these internal storms become so overwhelming that teens turn to self-harm as a way to release emotional pain. While alarming for caregivers and professionals alike, these behaviors are often signals—clear indicators that the teen’s nervous system is overstimulated and struggling to regulate.