Tag: mental health

The manosphere is doing damage to our boys

How the manosphere is doing real‑world harm

There’s a lot of debate around the extent to which the manosphere is playing out in young people’s lives and relationships. Some suggest claims about its malevolence are misplaced. Others think just because…

How to help keep your teen's self-esteem from tanking

What we can all do to support teen self-esteem

Let me tell you, nothing prepares you for the moment your previously confident, sparkly-eyed child turns into a self-doubting, hoodie-wearing teen who won’t make eye contact unless it’s through a screen. One…

Why do some teens go off the rails

Why some teens go off the rails (but most don’t)

Adolescence is a bumpy ride, don’t we know it? Brains are still developing, hormones are doing their thing, and the need to belong often trumps the desire to do the right thing.…

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