EPISODE · May 12, 2021 · 25 MIN
How Can I Help My Teen Manage Stress?
from Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast · host National PTA
Is your teenager so stressed you worry they’re on the brink of burning out? Teens are still facing the typical pressures of navigating friendships, relationships, college admissions and now a pandemic. Our hosts spoke with adolescent psychologist and best-selling author, Dr. John Duffy, about how families can support their teens during this challenging time. He offers advice and shares how parents can distinguish between typical teenage stress and when it is time to seek help.Resources:Explore relevant resources from Active Minds including their Stress vs. Anxiety page and their tips for Managing Your Anxiety.Get more information about anxiety in Child Mind Institute’s article, “What Are the Different Kinds of Anxiety?”Learn more about our expert guest at drjohnduffy.com and get a copy of his latest book Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety.
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Is your teenager so stressed you worry they’re on the brink of burning out? Teens are still facing the typical pressures of navigating friendships, relationships, college admissions and now a pandemic. Our hosts spoke with adolescent psychologist and best-selling author, Dr. John Duffy, about how families can support their teens during this challenging time. He offers advice and shares how parents can distinguish between typical teenage stress and when it is time to seek help.
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