Parents want what's best for their kids. But under pressure, many of us get a little too involved and "overparent," sending the wrong message to our teens.
Abusing prescription stimulants, or "study drugs," actually does not improve teens' GPA, can be very harmful to their health, and doesn't teach grit or resilience.
School stress can lead to teen drug use, but many parents with good intentions overlook the possibility. Learn the effects of stress and how to help your kid cope.
Appreciating the goodness in our lives, helps teens feel more positive emotions, rather than negative feelings like stress, anxiety and depression — and there’s research to prove it.
How can parents tell when their child is experiencing a ‘normal’ amount of stress — and when they should be worried? We reached out to two pediatricians to find out.
What happens when high-school and college kids (who don’t have ADHD) take prescription stimulants that are not prescribed to them? Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, weighs in.
While some stress can help motivate kids to get work done, too much stress can be overwhelming and can cause problems with health, sleep and brain function. Learn 10 tips to help your kids manage stress.
Students today are more anxious and stressed out than ever before. Julie Lythcott-Haims saw this first-hand when she served as Stanford University’s Dean of Freshmen for a decade.
Nearly one-fifth of college students report that they take prescription stimulants that are not prescribed to them. And reports show that high-school students are abusing these medicines too. Let’s take a closer look.
Being a student today can be really tough, and often teens will feel tempted to “solve” their academic and social problems with prescription stimulants.
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