Tynan Mason at Higher Grounds Management

Parenting a teen is one of life’s most rewarding—and challenging—roles. But when boundaries blur, and emotional overdependence develops, it can lead to a codependent parent-child dynamic that stifles growth for both parties. At Journey Home, we specialize in helping families untangle these patterns and build healthier, more empowering connections.

Navigating the teenage years is never easy for teens or their families. Between academic stress, social pressure, identity exploration, and the rapid changes of adolescence, today’s teens are facing unprecedented levels of mental health challenges.

If you’ve ever tried to get your teen to put down their phone, you know it’s not as easy as it sounds; between homework on laptops, group chats, social media, and endless scrolling, the line between healthy use and digital dependence is blurred. But here’s the reality: when screens take over, real life starts to fade. Emotional awareness drops, motivation wanes, and conversations shrink to text bubbles. For many families, screen time isn’t just a tech issue — it’s a connection issue.