Teens are facing numerous difficult and unique challenges this year. A recent study from the Pew Research Center found teens’ top 2025 concerns are: mental health worries, school and cyber-bullying, ...

For many families, the end of the holidays brings a familiar challenge… getting sleep schedules back on track. Late nights, relaxed routines, and special events can easily disrupt rest. But for ...

The teenage years are hard, and today’s teens especially have to define themselves and travel to adulthood under intense pressures. These pressures, ranging from peer pressure and early romantic ...

Teens and young adults are navigating social spaces that blur entertainment and risk, validation and danger. Understanding how these challenges circulate—and the real-world harm they cause—is a ...

Teenagers often face a range of emotional challenges, from stress and anxiety to depression and more. While these issues can ...

On a crisp Tuesday morning in Manhattan, 16‑year‑old Ava walked into her high school cafeteria clutching her phone like past ...

Parenting teens can sometimes feel like riding a rollercoaster. Some days are smooth, while others test your patience and creativity. It’s normal to wonder if you’re doing enough to help your teen ...

Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little ...

As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping children and teens feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges. My counseling approach is integrative—I meet each child where they ...