“I wish my parents knew how hard it is being a teen.” That was one of the most common responses when I recently asked local teens what they wished their parents knew. Parents sometimes look at teens and think, They’re just being dramatic. But what if they’re not? Stress isn’t simply having a busy schedule. It happens when life’s demands exceed a person’s resources. For teens, the demands are everywhere—school, sports, jobs, friendships, family expectations, planning for the f

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As students step into new challenges and exciting opportunities this school year, there’s one familiar companion that tends to tag along:...

A mom’s world is often very busy with keeping up with the family schedule, daily routine of home and work, being the problem solver, and...