Raising a teenager means constantly asking yourself: Is this normal, or should I be concerned? Even the most tuned-in parent can struggle to tell the difference between a tough phase and a deeper ...

"I'd hide in the garage to do my laughter calls, and when they had their headphones in on the way to school, I'd do my ...

It seems that laughter therapy is no joke. Structured interventions that aim to tickle our funny bone, like laughter yoga or hospital clowns, really do appear to reduce anxiety and improve life ...

Laughter has an infectious quality. One individual begins to laugh, and soon the whole room is in hysterics. Yet, beyond its capacity to ease tension or uplift spirits, laughter is growing in ...

I help families love the teenage years and help teens and emerging adults find their voice and find their path. While there are legitimate and unique challenges facing young people today, things like ...

The teenage years are a time of growth, discovery, and sometimes, challenges. Navigating the emotional, social, and academic pressures of adolescence can be overwhelming, leaving teens feeling ...

Between packed schedules, constant notifications, and looming decisions about the future, high schoolers today are juggling more than ever before. Unlike past generations, their stress rarely stops ...

WELCOME BACK HERE. NEARLY 1 IN 5 CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 17 HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL, EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITION. THAT’S ACCORDING TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.