When you hear about ADHD, does the image of a boy come to mind? One who is hyper, doesn’t pay attention, or is generally what some would call “rowdy?” What comes to mind when you hear the words ADHD and girl muttered in the same sentence?

The teen brain is very different than the adult brain. Here are just five of the ways your teenager’s brain is different than yours.

We all have a picture in our heads of how things are supposed to go. Sometimes, that image becomes a reality, and we are pleased with the outcome. Other times, things don’t live up to our expectations.

When children are growing up, it can be difficult to understand if their general fears and worries are just part of growing up. It’s hard to know at which point anxiety seems too severe in your child: everyone worries about different situations, no matter their age.

Many of our teens have had their lives turned upside down, some not even fully knowing adolescence before the pandemic. Anxieties are at an all-time high. Uncertainty is at the forefront of everything. It is no wonder motivation may seem lacking.

Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can oftentimes be a lengthy, uphill battle. Those with a chronic diagnosis are two times more likely to develop a mental health disorder.

The joys of parenting! It’s that time of year when the kids are back in school, and the season is changing to the holiday rush and winter blues.

Anxiety is a mental health condition that can affect people of any age and at any time. Anxiety can make managing your day-to-day activities difficult due to your body’s feeling of distress.