teens Archives - MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-Age Kids)

January 31, 2023

Escaping Life

Wanting to escape a world filled with depression, family issues and the stress of high school, 15-year-old Tayla Smith took what she saw as […]

January 23, 2023

Coping with Emotions

Coping with emotions is a key milestone in a child’s developmental stage. For elementary school-aged children, there are some things to keep in mind when teaching […]

January 21, 2023

The Boundary Shift

As we raise our children, we teach them life lessons, set standards and establish boundaries so they will learn expectations within the family and beyond. […]

January 15, 2023

Tech-Free Time

Walking down the street in any city or town in America, it’s almost impossible not to run into someone on their phone, tablet or watch. As […]

November 9, 2022

ADHD and Driving

Know the traits If your teen has ADHD, you and he must understand that the core symptoms of inattention and impulsivity (the inability to inhibit behavior) […]

October 18, 2022

Prepare for Pushback

Now, will there be pushback when it comes to boundaries? Naturally, Fay says, and that’s to be expected. “They’re going to test the limits no […]

October 11, 2022

Digital Thumbprint is Permanent

For high schoolers, the pandemic changed the face of major milestones, including some of the most memorable moments such as graduation and prom. The impact on […]

October 7, 2022

Dangers of Fentanyl

Recently, news outlets reported on a Connecticut 13-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl. Over 100 bags of the drug were found in the boy’s room. Fentanyl may […]

September 23, 2022

One in Five

College life should be filled with fun, adventure and, of course, lots of positive learning experiences. But for many students, particularly women, it’s also filled with […]