Key points

Family stress can disrupt teens' mood, health, and academic success.

Teens can’t control family issues, but they can shape their responses.

Reframing, problem-solving, and emotion regulation build resilience.

Parents can help by modeling calm, encouraging dialogue, and guiding coping.

For most teenagers, stress is part of daily life. Poor grades, awkward encounters with friends, or being anxious about the future can all trigger worry. These stress-inducers are occasional. But when the stress is tied to family, it feels personal. It lingers after the school day ends, seeps into late-night hours, and becomes impossible to escape.

Imagine a teenager seated at their desk trying to focus on homework while raised voices are heard from the next room. Or a young child who always

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