December 2025 – Jacquline Njeri

The Role of Shame in Teen Decision-Making

Shame is one of the most powerful and destructive emotions an adolescent can experience. While guilt involves feeling bad about a specific action, shame is the internal belief that the

How Teens Experience Authority on an Emotional Level

Teenagers are often stereotyped as rebellious, defiant, or simply difficult, especially when it comes to authority figures. While it is true that adolescence is a period of pushing boundaries, labeling

Why Teens Test Boundaries They Actually Want

It’s a familiar scene: a teenager pushing back, challenging rules, or outright defying expectations. For parents, it can feel like a personal attack, a deliberate attempt to cause frustration and

How Teens Learn to Hide Parts of Themselves at Home

It is one of the most challenging transitions in the journey of parenthood. The sudden and heavy silence that replaces a once vibrant connection can be jarring. The child who

When a Teen Stops Talking: Understanding Emotional Shutdown

It is one of the most challenging transitions in the journey of parenthood. The sudden and heavy silence that replaces a once vibrant connection can be jarring. The child who

Why Teen Emotions Feel Extreme (Even When Nothing Is “Wrong”)

For parents of teenagers, it can feel like living in a house with a hair-trigger alarm system. A simple question about homework can lead to a door-slamming exit; a minor