Is My Teenager Addicted to Social Media? Signs, Science & What Actually Helps

If you’ve tried to take your teenager’s phone away and been met with an explosion of anger, anxiety, or tears — you’re not alone. Across the UK, parents are increasingly worried about how much time their children spend online, and whether it’s becoming something more than...

How to Talk to Your Teenager When They’ve Shut Down

1. Master the Art of “Parallel Communication” Direct, eye-to-eye questioning can feel like an interrogation to a struggling teen. Instead, try “parallel communication”—talking while doing something else side-by-side. Whether it’s driving in the car, washing dishes, or...

Cyberbullying: What Every Parent and Teenager Needs to Know

Bullying has always been part of the painful landscape of adolescence. But cyberbullying has changed the rules in ways that make it significantly more damaging — and significantly harder to escape. Traditional bullying happened at school. When the bell rang, you could go home. Cyberbullying...