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Are We Really Feeling What We Think We’re Feeling? by Samantha Stein Psy.D. | Updated July 03, 2024 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma Anxiety about feelings can mask what we actually feel.     Key points A primary emotion is how a situation actually makes us feel. A secondary emotion is a reaction to a primary emotion because the primary feeling is uncomfortable. It’s crucial that anxiety is addressed for

2 Ways to Revitalize the Connection with Your Teen Child by Mark Travers, Ph.D. | July 06, 2024 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it’s not impossible.     Many parents face a sense of disconnection with their kids as they grow into teenagers. They might express concerns like: “It feels like my child is drifting away from me, and our relationship

Does Your Kid Feel Loved by You? by John K. Coffey, Ph.D., MSW | July 18, 2024 | Showing warmth ensures teens feel loved, even on high-conflict days.   Key points Love, like all emotions, should vary from one time to another. Conflicts are an upsetting part of parenting, but maybe they don’t need to be if parents give warmth. Teenagers care much more about daily warmth than conflict. Without

Teens Are in a Mental Health Crisis—Here’s How Parents Can Help by Kimberly Zapata | February 14, 2023 | Medically Reviewed by Stacey R. Younge, LCSW Mental health issues are on the rise, particularly amongst teens and young adults. But experts agree: There is both help and hope. Parents, teachers, counselors, coaches, and caregivers can empower and assist children in numerous ways.   Mental health has become a talking point

7 Signs Your Child Should See a Therapist by Emily Shiffer | August 16, 2023 | Medically Reviewed by Samantha Mann Experts explain situations when starting therapy may be the best way to support your child during stressful times.     Many children experience emotional irregularities. From societal and school stress to grief and external pressures, there are numerous reasons why children go through proverbial ups and downs. The pandemic,

How to Cope With an Empty Nest by Samantha Stein Psy.D. | May 24,, 2023 | Reviewed by Vanessa Lancaster ‘Tis the season for lots of emotions for parents.   KEY POINTS It’s normal for parents to have mixed feelings when their child reaches a milestone such as leaving home. The grief and anxiety parents feel when their children leave is often called “empty nest.” Parents can care for themselves