Adolescence is a time of rapid changes in body, emotions, and behavior, and sleep researchers have demonstrated empirically that poor sleep can amplify negative emotions and affect their control.

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, in partnership ...

Lastly, Adolescence and Emotion Coaching in the Gottman Method have the same mission: to illuminate the hidden battles adolescents have and provide the means to understand them.

And psychologically, that makes sense. “One of the main features of emotional development in adolescence is this easy arousability of both positive and negative emotions,” Steinberg said.

Psychologist Lisa Damour has written a book to help parents understand the emotional journey of adolescents, that negative emotions are normal, and how to best support the young people in their lives.

An alarming number of adolescents are experiencing significant emotional distress. Statistics recently reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that 42% of U.S. high scho… ...

However, all emotions, even the seemingly negative ones, serve a purpose for both parents and teens. By understanding and accepting these feelings, we can better navigate the challenges of growing up.

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