On grief that has nowhere to go — for childhoods we never had, relationships that end, children who leave and identities we outgrow.
Mental Health
What 30 Years of Experience Can Reassure Parents About Today’s Adolescents
By Amanda Graham Parenting Adolescents Today: Why Concern Is a Sign of Good Parenting Parenting adolescents has always required patience, courage, and faith — but doing so today can feel especially overwhelming. If you’re guiding a young person through adolescence...
Why We’re So Quick to Diagnose Our Teens: When “What’s Wrong?” Should Be “What Happened?”
By Amanda Graham The Rise of the Label in Adolescent Culture Today’s adolescents are growing up in a world where diagnosis is quick and professionals are scarce. Every mood, meltdown, or lapse in focus seems to come with a suggested label: ADHD, anxiety, depression,...


