Women who endure trauma often ignore the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But that won’t make them disappear. If you’re experiencing the symptoms of PTSD, finding help sooner rather than later can save you years—even decades—of anguish.

From starting middle or high school to enduring a breakup, transitions can be hard for teens. As the parent of an adolescent, it’s important to recognize the transitions in your child’s life, and to lend support as they navigate through these changes.

As your kids enter adolescence, natural consequences become can much harder to live with, and logical consequences feel impossibly difficult to enforce. It’s up to you to decide which battles are worth fighting—especially with your adolescent.