by Teen Savvy Coaching | Aug 10, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Parenting
Every once in a while, a new trend comes along that feels impossible to ignore. This summer, at least where I live, that trend has been e-bikes. They seem to be everywhere. Kids are riding them through neighborhoods, on trails, and across busy intersections, often...
by Teen Savvy Coaching | May 18, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Parenting
When parents think about helping their teens sleep better, we usually focus on routines first. Bedtimes. Screens. Melatonin. White noise. Sleep schedules. But in this week’s episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and I explored something many of us rarely think...
by Teen Savvy Coaching | Apr 20, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Parenting, selfcare
Talking to teens about depression can feel overwhelming, but avoiding it often creates more confusion than clarity. In this week’s Parenting Shrink Wrapped episode, Sam and Melissa sit down with Kendall Concini, author of Cloudy Day Chronicles, to explore a powerful...
by Teen Savvy Coaching | Apr 13, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Parenting
If you’re parenting a teen right now, you’ve probably seen moments where their emotions feel bigger than the situation. And sometimes… those emotions might turn into behaviors that scare you. Self-harm. Shutting down. Explosive reactions. Here’s what most parents...
by Teen Savvy Coaching | Feb 9, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Parenting
Teenagers are emotional. That’s normal. Hormones, social pressure, school stress, and growing independence all come with big feelings. But sometimes what looks like “typical teen moodiness” is actually something deeper. Understanding the signs of teen depression can...
by Teen Savvy Coaching | Jan 12, 2026 | Health and Wellness, News, Parenting
Parents today are navigating an overwhelming amount of information about teen mental health diagnosis. Anxiety, ADHD, depression, autism — labels are everywhere, and many kids are learning to define themselves by them. But what if some of what we’re seeing isn’t...
