parent You did it—you survived the first semester of college. Or, better yet, you probably crushed it. Now, after the endless all-nighters (studying, or otherwise), stressful exams, and goodbyes to your new college friends, you’re headed home for the holidays. The funny thing is, after coming back from being away for so long, home might not feel quite the same…
When you ask women to recall their preteen and teen social lives, a consistent pattern emerges. The words harsh and change are commonly used to describe this phase. And this rings true for adolescent girls today. So what is it about adolescence that intensifies social changes and struggles, especially for girls?
There aren’t many upsides to having a virus wreak havoc with one’s adolescence, but on that very short list might be coming to appreciate the growth-giving practice of following stressful periods with deliberate recovery.
LGBTQ+ children who receive parental and familial support are safer, healthier, and happier. But how can a parent or family member know they’re providing the right kind of support? Two experts explain what families can do.
