First published March 2018 Updated April 2026 During the teenage years, the areas in the brain responsible for decision making, impulse control, and emotion regulation are still developing. At the same time, the brain’s reward system is highly active which can increase risk-taking behaviors.
Ask your kids this question – “Am I teaching you to be kind?” Parents may be surprised to hear their children may not think so. And with the current news and world landscape, kindness is more important than ever.
Supporting a child’s mental health also means supporting the caregiver. Learn how letting go of guilt, using evidence-based care, and building simple, consistent self-care and support systems can help you stay steady—and help your child grow, cope, and thrive.
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Everyone needs sleep, but getting enough sleep can be hard. Sleep problems are especially common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Here are ideas that may be helpful for improving sleep in children with ASD. Read More
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Videos of influencers and celebrities inhaling nitrous oxide, or "whippets," have gone viral on social media, highlighting a dangerous trend. Once used in medical and dental settings, nitrous oxide is now being misused for a short-term high, especially among teens and young adults. Despite not being classified as illegal, its misuse poses significant health risks, including heart failure and permanent nervous system damage Read More
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