5 articles

Articles Mood and emotions

Practical guides for parents of 11–17 year olds: what to watch for and what to say, one situation per article

  1. How can I help my teen with body image worries?

    9 min read

    What needs a doctor the same day, four patterns behind the distress, and what to say instead of reassurance.

  2. Why does my teenager have emotional outbursts?

    11 min read

    Handle safety first, then read the sequence, find which of five causes fits, and respond without feeding it.

  3. Why is my teen's sleep and health off before school?

    9 min read

    Rule out physical causes with a doctor, sort the pattern into four causes, and take the first step that fits.

  4. How can I help my teen who worries constantly?

    8 min read

    Answer the question once, keep one thing on the schedule, and match the first step to the kind of worry.

  5. How can I support a teen who seems down?

    8 min read

    Act today on any talk of self-harm, get help if two weeks have passed, and match the first step to the pattern.