Quitting Nicotine Helping Your Teen Quit January 20, 2026 / January 9, 2026 When a young person says they want to quit vaping, they are making a really important and difficult choice! Quitting nicotine is tough because it’s very addictive. Nicotine changes how the developing brain works, affects mood, and creates strong habits that are hard to break. Even though quitting can feel overwhelming, many teens say having a calm, supportive adult […] Read more
Connection and Communication Quitting Nicotine When Your Teen is Vaping January 13, 2026 / January 9, 2026 When you learn that a young person you care about is using nicotine, it’s normal to feel worried, surprised, or unsure what to say. Many adults want their teen to quit right away, but change is more likely to happen when a young person feels ready and supported to make that choice. No one can be forced to stop […] Read more
Connection and Communication Warm and Firm Boundaries December 16, 2025 / November 10, 2025 Whether it’s about sleepovers, curfews, social media, chores, or how they express themselves through their appearance, it’s common for teens to test the boundaries their parents set. Pushing against rules is often how teens practice balancing freedom with responsibility. Still, many parents worry that rules might come across as controlling. That concern makes sense—you want to protect your teen without stifling […] Read more
Connection and Communication Why Consistency Matters December 9, 2025 / November 10, 2025 Teenage years can feel like a rollercoaster — full of firsts, big emotions, and unpredictable shifts from one day to the next. One moment, your teen may want independence; the next, they may need you close. Through it all, one powerful way you can build trust is by simply showing up over and over again. Consistency, even during all the changes […] Read more
Mental Health Helping your teen get mental health care December 2, 2025 / November 10, 2025 Teens are already building resilience as they navigate the ups and downs of their teenage years, and they thrive even more when they have parents and caregivers they trust, like you, showing up for them. Sometimes, supporting your teen also means helping them connect to professional mental health care like a therapist or a counselor. Finding the right kind of care isn’t always easy though: barriers like waitlists, cost, insurance networks, finding the right match, […] Read more
Mental Health Social Media, Vaping, and Your Teen’s Mental Health November 25, 2025 / November 10, 2025 When your teen scrolls TikTok or Instagram, chances are vaping shows up somewhere in their feed. It might be influencers showing off colorful devices, quick videos of “vape tricks,” or memes that make vaping look harmless and fun. These are powerful images, and they are not random. Vape companies design this content to make vaping look trendy while downplaying the real risks. Social […] Read more
Mental Health Why do teens vape? November 18, 2025 / November 10, 2025 You’ve probably noticed more teens vaping these days, but the story behind it isn’t just about nicotine or trends. For many young people, vaping is a way to cope with stress, fit in with peers, or manage big emotions that come with growing up. Understanding what’s really driving this behavior can help adults respond with empathy. First, what is vaping? Vaping means breathing […] Read more
Connection and Communication Starting the Conversation about Vaping at Home November 11, 2025 / November 10, 2025 With so much happening in your teen’s day-to-day life — and your own — it’s easy for certain conversations to fall to the bottom of the list. Between school stress, friendships, and social media, there’s always something more urgent to handle. Even so, proactive, low-pressure conversations about things like vaping, stress, or peer pressure help build trust and normalize open communication. […] Read more
Connection and Communication Challenging Assumptions: Noticing the Stories We Tell Ourselves November 4, 2025 / October 31, 2025 Every adult carries ways of thinking that were shaped by how they were raised, the experiences they’ve had, and the messages they’ve gotten from their family, community and culture. These become the stories that we tell ourselves, and these are powerful. They hold lessons that helped you figure out who you are, navigate challenges, and […] Read more
Mental Health Opening the Door: Everyday Ways to Talk with Your Teen About Mental Health October 28, 2025 / October 31, 2025 You’re probably talking about mental health with your teen more often than you realize. This might look like checking in on them after a long day of testing, encouraging them to take a break from challenging homework, or letting them know it’s okay to cry. Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. […] Read more
