Noticing signs of teen substance abuse can be challenging. They might be masked by mood swings or other “normal” behaviors. But you know your child better than anyone, no matter their age.

What can you do to motivate an unmotivated teen? As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to help them find their motivation and get moving.

It can be just as difficult for teenagers to deal with ADHD symptoms — perhaps even more difficult. Teens have a lot on their plates, from trying to fit into social circles to thinking about their futures. Adding ADHD on top of it can feel overwhelming.

As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to see your child struggling with challenges at school. But, as we enter a new school year and those difficulties start to arise for some students, the best thing you can do is to know how to care for your child.

The teenage years are a whole monster of their own. It’s an emotional time; they’re entering adolescence, undergoing physical changes, and preparing to be adults before they know it.