Tag: Adolescence

Are Teens’ Brains More Vulnerable To Addiction?

September 24, 2018

Reblogged from The Fix, article by Maggie Ethridge It all comes down to the developing brain. The teenage human brain is not “fully wired” Dr. Frances Jensen, chair of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, told the Philly Voice. Because the teenage brain is literally still growing—still building the synapses that connect portions … More Are Teens’ Brains More Vulnerable To Addiction?

Is Your Teenagers’ Substance Use Killing You?

May 27, 2017

Adolescent addiction and the parental distress syndrome ___ ​They walk into my office. They are quiet, but not because they are nervous about the therapy. They tell a familiar story: abuse, anxious days and sleep-deprived nights, drug deals, street crimes, chronic and unending stress, and never knowing if their loved ones will live to face … More Is Your Teenagers’ Substance Use Killing You?

Funnest Parenting Post of 2016: The Post Apocalyptic Guide to Teenagers

December 31, 2016

For humorous article on parenting, click on the photo above. This article was featured on Disney’s Babble, which you can find by clicking here. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog … More Funnest Parenting Post of 2016: The Post Apocalyptic Guide to Teenagers

16 Things That are Awesome about Having a 16-Year-Old

June 1, 2016

Are you in the parents of a 16-year-old club? ___ It’s official: our home now has a 16-year-old. Yup, we have entered the club. Having a 16-year-old is awesome. It is a no-holds-barred season of life and here are 16 reasons why: Life is ahead of you and you feel full of possibility. You are gangly … More 16 Things That are Awesome about Having a 16-Year-Old

Teenopause

June 26, 2015

Men face midlife crises; Women face menopause. Teenagers have their own crisis to deal with: Teenopause. Teenopause is most common in youth aged 12 – 20, however, some studies have found that Teenopause can last well into our 50’s. The symptoms of Teenopause: Dramatic mood swings Whining Craving Jube Jubes Isolating themselves in their rooms, while simultaneously demanding your … More Teenopause