teenagers
Children need separate bedrooms: Age when teenagers need personal space
The decision of when children need separate bedrooms can vary depending on cultural, familial, and practical considerations. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some general factors to consider when determining if and when children should have separate bedrooms.
Kate Yakimchuk bedroom interior House Design 10 August 2023
Social media increases risk of anxiety and depression: A new study on mental health
Have you ever had a bad mood after using lots of social media? Last month, both the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General issued health advisories addressing the concerning link between increased social media use and declining mental health among teens.
Kate Yakimchuk research media depression Psychology 5 August 2023
Mental imagery helps teens to fight bad thoughts: A new study
Imagination is a powerful tool, and sometimes it can help you go through lots of bad things. A recent study from Oregon State University revealed that for adolescents caught in negative thought spirals, focusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than using verbal thoughts.
Kate Yakimchuk depression therapy research Psychology 22 July 2023
What a perfect teenager's room should look like: Make it convenient and cool
Teenagers love expressing themselves, and they also need some privacy - and their room should be suitable for that. If you want your teenager to feel the most comfortable at home, then use these rules to improve their room.
Kate Yakimchuk bedroom interior tips House Design 7 July 2023
Why teenagers tend to rebel: It's a pretty normal phase
Parents know that most teenagers have a special "rebel phase" when they misbehave, overreact and make bad decisions more often than usually. While it can be pretty annoying or even disrespectful sometimes, it's often a normal phase for a person.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship parenting personality Psychology 8 June 2023