Does your teen seem to suddenly have unusual behaviors you never seen before? Do they seem obsessed with talking about their mental health condition? Do they use it as an excuse? Do you wonder if their symptoms are real or not? If you answered yes to any of the above, then this article is just for you!

When you were a kid or teen, did someone ever teach you what it meant to be a good friend? Bad friend? How friendships come and go? What to do when you feel peer pressure? What about the importance of having all different kinds of friendships? Navigating friendships is complicated because relationships are hard work! It is especially hard for kids because I don’t think there is a lot of explicit instructions other than the typical ‘how to share,’ “how to say please and thank you,’ ‘waiting in line,’ and ‘how to take turns.’ What about the more nuanced social skills like what to say when you feel betrayed, how we show kindness, how to forgive and repair a relationship, how to talk through conflict, and how to walk away from a friendship with respect.

This article will teach you ways to avoid becoming overwhelmed, anxious, and/or immobilized by too much information about how to parent your children best.