Nicotine pouches such as ZYN, Rogue, On!, Fre and Velo are showing up on social media, in influencer content, and in the hands of older teens and college students. Even if your child has never tried one, they have almost certainly seen them or watched someone online...
Ever said, “I’m stressed” or “I’m fine” and noticed it didn’t really help? That’s because those words are too vague to capture what’s truly going on inside. When emotions surge, your body reacts—your heart races, your breathing changes, your muscles tighten. Yet most...
While the holiday break is often seen as a time to relax, for many teens it can quietly increase feelings of isolation. Without daily school interactions, extracurriculars, and routine social contact, teens may feel disconnected right when they need connection most....
Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that reminds us of the importance of educating young people about drugs and alcohol—and empowering them to make healthy choices. High school is an ideal time to begin these conversations, as teens are already exposed to messages...
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...
