Teens

Teenagers leave the comforts of home and phone, live together on a tiny boat, and discover how to be alone and how to pull together. It’s not easy, but it’s unforgettable. Read more

The teen years are tumultuous, but as adolescents test boundaries and become a bit defiant, it also lays the groundwork for a sense of purpose and individuality. Here's how parents can help teens thrive. Read more

Three things that are on the top of our editors' minds right now. Read more

Off-putting behavior can make us feel awkward—but it's a message, an unintentional way that children and teens telegraph their emotional pain. When we lean in to that pain, the results change the conversation. Read more

According to a recent study, training teens in a "growth mindset" can reduce their stress and improve their grades. Read more

Teen stress is on the rise. According to a new study, learning mindfulness and self-compassion can help teens cope. Read more

The largest study of its kind will examine the effects of mindfulness on teens and their mental health. Read more

Here are some tips for parents to help prevent gender bias in their kids from the Harvard School of Education. Read more

A new study finds that children of mindfully self-compassionate parents tend to have lower rates of anxiety and depression. Read more

Dan Siegel, bestselling author of Brainstorm, on the subject. Read more