

From Comparison to Confidence: Helping Your Teen Navigate Body Image in a Social Media World
Adolescence can be challenging for self-esteem, especially with the pressure of unrealistic body standards on social media. This article explores how parents can support their teens in building resilience, recognizing the signs of body image issues and eating disorders, and creating a safe space for open, judgment-free conversations. Learn how your presence, acceptance, and guidance can make all the difference.
Margaret Brown


Is Your Teen Struggling with Self-Esteem? You’re Not Alone.
Helping our teens build self-esteem can be tricky, and parents find it challenging to help them see their strengths and positives.
Lauren Boyle, LCSW


Generosity and Giving Back this Holiday Season
As parents and caregivers, this season offers a meaningful opportunity to help our teens learn and practice generosity.
Dr. Faith James, PhD, LPC, LMFT


Supporting Loudoun Youth by Becoming an ‘Upstander’
There are ways we can help Loudoun Youth by becoming an upstander rather than merely a bystander when we see bullying.
Margaret Brown


Building Resilience: Making an Overused Phrase Meaningful and Actionable
With so much talk about resilience today, it can seem like just another thing teens need to do and be.
Jenna Sindle, Ph.D.


It’s Possible to Become Unlonely: 5 Strategies to Combat Loneliness
Learning to manage loneliness in a healthy way is one of the best investments teens and young adults can make in their mental wellness.
Jenna Sindle, Ph.D.


Summertime Support: How Parents Can Boost Teen Mental Health
Tips to promote self-care for teens this summer so they make the most of these few weeks being free from responsibilities and schoolwork.
Tamara Ramsay-McCord, MSW student, Special Education Teacher


Spending Time in Nature and with Pets Helps Teens Build Resilience and Mental Wellness
Study after study has shown that spending time in nature and with pets can help teens build resilience and increase mental wellness
Jenna Sindle, Ph.D.


Embracing Nature: How Outdoor Time This Summer Can Benefit Your Teen’s Mental Health
In today's fast-paced, digitally-driven world, getting teenagers outside and engaged with nature might seem daunting.
Lee Duffy-Ledbetter


Building Resilience is the Most Important Part of an Effective Mental Wellness First Aid Kit for Teens
Some people think the key to mental wellness is not having any problems; but today’s teens know that’s not ever going to happen.
Jenna Sindle, Ph.D.