How do I know if my child is struggling and needs help?

To put it mildly, parenting a teenager is not always a walk in the proverbial park.

From dealing with changes in their bodies, worries about school and issues with their friends, your once usually cheerful child has morphed into a surly teen who can be argumentative, moody and challenging.

To help you answer any potential concerns, please read through the following questions that can help you assess how your child is behaving. Please note, while this list is not designed to be a fully diagnostic tool, it is meant to be a starting point for parents and guardians who are concerned for their child and looking for resources, information, and support.

Download as a guide to assess if your child is struggling and needs help from a professional.

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How Do I Know If My Child Is Struggling and Needs Help?

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