Parents Corner
What is Teen Angst? Is it Normal?
Parents of teenagers know that at this age, a child can be quite adept at expressing dramatic feelings and springing from one emotional extreme to another. Teenage angst can create a lot of challenging moments in a young person’s life, with the fallout extending to their family and friends. While teens may be full of…
Read MoreAverage Teen Screen Time: What’s Normal in 2026
Kids today do not know a world without screen time options. They are growing up with computers, smartphones, social media, and streaming services for music, television, and film. What might surprise some parents is the average screen time for teens has increased dramatically to the point it makes up a large amount of how they…
Read MoreCoping With a Disrespectful Teenager: 5 Tips
We all remember what it was like to be a teenager who thought we knew it all and found input from adults tiresome, but what happens when we become the parents of teenagers? Being on the other side of this parent/child exchange can be confusing and leave parents wondering what average teenage behavior is and…
Read MoreAdolescent Coping Skills: Tips for Parents
Teenagers face a mountain of challenges and often struggle with learning how to face each of them. When they lack an effective adolescent coping strategy, it can lead to difficult emotions, poor choices, and a lack of hope. Hillcrest provides residential and outpatient programs for young people who have lost their way and need help…
Read MoreMy Teen Won’t Get Out Of Bed: What To Do
Every parent of a teenager has experienced concern over how much or how little their child sleeps, especially when it comes to doing well in school and managing the rest of their lives. Sometimes, what started as something that happened now and then becomes habitual. Are you wondering why it seems like your teen won’t…
Read MoreTeen Mood Swings: Is It Normal?
Every parent worries about how the teenage years will go for their child because of how moodiness can affect adolescents as they try to balance between childhood and adulthood. Teenagers can run hot and cold in their moods and change how they feel quickly. When teenage mood swings become a predominant difficulty, the parents should…
Read MoreWhat Does PTSD Look Like In Teens?
When people hear the term PTSD, they often picture adults who have experienced war, natural disasters, or major accidents. But post-traumatic stress disorder can affect teenagers too—and it doesn’t always look the way parents expect. In teens, PTSD symptoms are often misunderstood or mistaken for typical adolescent behavior. Mood swings, withdrawal, irritability, or risk-taking can…
Read MoreQuestions To Check In On Your Teen’s Mental Health
The teenage years are filled with rapid change—emotionally, socially, and mentally. Teens are navigating academic expectations, friendships, social media, and identity development all at once, often without the tools to fully explain how they’re feeling. For parents, it can be hard to know whether shifts in mood or behavior are typical growing pains or signs…
Read MoreHow To Discipline Teens: 10 Parent Tips
Disciplining teenagers can feel like one of the most challenging stages of parenting. Teens are striving for independence, testing boundaries, and navigating intense emotional and developmental changes—all while parents are trying to keep them safe, responsible, and supported. It’s no surprise that many families find themselves asking how to discipline teens effectively without damaging trust…
Read MoreTeen Suicide Statistics, Risk Factors & Ways To Find Help
Teen suicide is one of the most heartbreaking—and preventable—public health crises facing families today. Over the past decade, the number of teens reporting severe emotional distress has climbed sharply, and suicide has become one of the leading causes of death among adolescents in the United States. Behind these statistics are young people who are overwhelmed…
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