The holidays can be a mix of joy and overwhelm. Sometimes, they come with high expectations and crowded calendars. For many teens and families across North Carolina, this time of year brings anxiety, overstimulation, and complicated family dynamics. If you’re someone who often says “yes”…
The holidays are meant to be a time of warmth and connection, but let’s be honest. For many of us, they can also bring stress, tangled family dynamics, and the pressure to keep everyone else comfortable. From changes in schedules to managing grief, anxiety, or…
The Holidays Can Be… A Lot. If you’re parenting an Autistic teen, you already know that the holiday season in North Carolina can bring big feelings — and not just the joyful, cozy, twinkly-light ones. December often brings shifts in weather, school schedules, family routines,…
The holidays can be tough for LGBTQIA+ teens, especially when home doesn’t feel like a safe or affirming space. For many teens in Durham and across North Carolina, Virgina, and South Carolina, the pressure to appear cheerful can feel disconnected from the reality of strained…
The holiday season brings a complicated mix of emotions for many teens. While some welcome the break from school and the chance to rest or connect with friends, others experience a rising sense of anxiety as schedules shift and social expectations increase. For teens who…
The holiday season is often seen as a joyful time, but for many teens, it can actually bring stress, anxiety, and a sense of pressure they’re not sure how to handle. As an anxiety therapist, we’ve seen how the push to attend family events, keep…
