When Is It Teen Moodiness and When Is It Depression?

This is a great article on the mood changes that accompany adolescence - easy to read and well written. Remember the adolescent brain is still developing. We need to support our adolescents the same way we supported them when they were learning to walk. Stand beside your teen, just like you did when he or she was learning to walk. Allow some stumbling. Catch the big falls and keep your eyes wide open.  

To read the full article, visit Empowering Parents.