Given the troubling impacts of social media on teens’ mental health, I was happy to see Instagram taking steps to address these harms and make the platform safer for our children. Instagram’s recent initiative to create “Teen Accounts” with built-in...
Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, but for parents of teenagers, it can also bring unique challenges. From increased screen time to the dangers of online bullying, it’s important to strike a balance between giving them more freedom and having boundaries meant to...
As parents of teenagers, we know all too well the whirlwind of emotions, pressures, and challenges our kids face daily. Balancing school, friendships, and their own identity can be overwhelming and, occasionally, it feels like our teens are stretched too thin. While...
Adolescence is a powerful and transformative stage of life. It’s a time of deep emotions, self-discovery, and rapid growth. It’s completely normal for teens and young adults to feel anxious, sad, or overwhelmed at times—these feelings are part of navigating the...
As parents of teenagers, we all want the best for our kids. We work hard to support them through the tricky transitions of adolescence, balancing academics, friendships, and their newfound independence. One issue that consistently emerges in conversations among...
Ross Szabo’s journey with mental health began at a young age. At just 11 years old, he visited his oldest brother in a psychiatric ward at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Within the following year, he endured the deaths of two grandparents and a close friend....
