To understand a child's lack of motivation, we need to return to first principles: Children, when they are not angry or discouraged, want to do well.

When Lena Kalandjian was 13 years old, she remembers struggling to recreate makeup looks she’d see in beauty tutorials on YouTube and Instagram. No matter how much money she spent on expensive products or time she spent practicing her techniques, her made-up face never seemed to measure up to those of the creators she was emulating. It made her feel stressed out and discouraged.

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Research shows these quick practices can boost your mood and give you a bit more resilience

Tuning into emotional or behavioral cues is important in identifying potential problems.

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Life is full of unpredictable challenges. Help your child prepare to face whatever lies ahead by fostering his or her resilience.

How has social media actually impacted mental health, per the research?

What we may justify as "good parenting" can hurt our children later.