Teen Angst

Stress

Turning Mistakes Into Opportunities

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on April 1, 2025

The odds of making a mistake on any given day are high. What if we could learn to stop dwelling on the past and start living in the present?

The odds of making a mistake on any given day are high. What if we could learn to stop dwelling on the past and start living in the present?

Health

Teachable Moments During Times of Uncertainty

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on December 31, 2020

Although 2020 was filled with uncertainty and challenges, it was also full of valuable lessons about passion, perseverance, resilience, and unity.

Although 2020 was filled with uncertainty and challenges, it was also full of valuable lessons about passion, perseverance, resilience, and unity.

Stress

Keeping Our Families Mentally Fit During COVID-19

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on March 24, 2020

5 ways to decrease stress and focus on mental health during the pandemic.

5 ways to decrease stress and focus on mental health during the pandemic.

Media

Sharenting and Privacy

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on February 4, 2020

When we share information about our kids online, could we be invading their privacy?

When we share information about our kids online, could we be invading their privacy?

Health

Awareness Calendar: Volunteering in 2020

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on January 1, 2020

Are you ready to make a difference in 2020? If so, consider volunteering. It's a win-win situation because you'll not only be helping others, but you'll also be helping yourself.

Are you ready to make a difference in 2020? If so, consider volunteering. It's a win-win situation because you'll not only be helping others, but you'll also be helping yourself.

Dreaming

I’ll Show You

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on August 20, 2019

Life’s too short to sweat the small stuff. Sometimes the only way to muster the courage to go after what we want is to find a spark of “I’ll show you!"

Life’s too short to sweat the small stuff. Sometimes the only way to muster the courage to go after what we want is to find a spark of “I’ll show you!"

Cognition

One Tool That Can Change the Way You Think

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on March 31, 2019

What to do when your emotions trump logic.

What to do when your emotions trump logic.

Sleep

Loving Yourself

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on February 10, 2019

Taking good care of the one and only - You.

Taking good care of the one and only - You.

Health

Making a Difference in 2019: An Awareness Calendar

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on January 8, 2019

Another year has come and gone and it’s time to ring in the new one with a commitment to giving.

Another year has come and gone and it’s time to ring in the new one with a commitment to giving.

Alcoholism

The Miracle of Change

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on December 23, 2018

Change can be transforming not only to the people who are undergoing it, but also to those around them.

Change can be transforming not only to the people who are undergoing it, but also to those around them.

Stress

Does Homework Serve a Purpose?

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on November 5, 2018

What's the purpose of homework? Are our kids living a life of all work and no play?

What's the purpose of homework? Are our kids living a life of all work and no play?

Adolescence

Managing Teacher-Student Conflict

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on October 29, 2018

It’s inevitable that our teens will end up with a teacher they dislike. When this happens, certain strategies can help them manage the situation.

It’s inevitable that our teens will end up with a teacher they dislike. When this happens, certain strategies can help them manage the situation.

Perfectionism

Perfectly Imperfect

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on July 25, 2018

In a society that magnifies mistakes, is it any wonder that so many young people attempt the impossible task of being perfect?

In a society that magnifies mistakes, is it any wonder that so many young people attempt the impossible task of being perfect?

Smoking

Behind Closed Doors

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on July 16, 2018

With many teens believing that smoking marijuana isn’t dangerous, more and more youth are lighting up – and some may be doing so at home.

With many teens believing that smoking marijuana isn’t dangerous, more and more youth are lighting up – and some may be doing so at home.

Happiness

Your Graduation Day

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on June 11, 2018

Heartfelt words of wisdom to help you throughout the peaks and valleys of life.

Heartfelt words of wisdom to help you throughout the peaks and valleys of life.

Sleep

How Teen Sleep Deprivation Leads to Risk-Taking Behaviors

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on June 1, 2018

Helping teens establish strong sleep habits early can help them make healthier choices — and a well-rested teen is a happier one.

Helping teens establish strong sleep habits early can help them make healthier choices — and a well-rested teen is a happier one.

Adolescence

Virtual Choices with Real Consequences

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on May 27, 2018

The average teen spends about nine hours a day online creating an opportunity to make a poor decision that may have irreversible consequences.

The average teen spends about nine hours a day online creating an opportunity to make a poor decision that may have irreversible consequences.

Vaping

The Vaping Trend

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on April 17, 2018

E-cigarettes and vaporizers are changing the way teens smoke.

E-cigarettes and vaporizers are changing the way teens smoke.

Adolescence

Is College Necessary?

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on April 2, 2018

How many young people work hard to become who we want them to be, rather than becoming who they want to be?

How many young people work hard to become who we want them to be, rather than becoming who they want to be?

Pornography

Teens and the Darknet

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann Ph.D. on March 6, 2018

Teens can easily access the darknet and if they do they risk entering into a world of porn, drugs, fake ids, guns, and many other hidden dangers.

Teens can easily access the darknet and if they do they risk entering into a world of porn, drugs, fake ids, guns, and many other hidden dangers.