Back-to-school brand envy can be about more than wanting expensive things. Learn how social comparison, self-esteem, peer pressure, and belonging influence children—and what parents can do.

Watching The Breakfast Club with my teenage sons revealed how little teen emotional struggles have changed. Beneath stereotypes like "jock" or "brain" are pressures teens still face today -- parental expectations, peer pressure, loneliness, and identity confusion. The film shows how emotional awareness, perspective-taking, and empathy help teens move beyond labels and build real conne

The shift from summer break to the school year isn’t just about dusting off backpacks—it’s a full reset for the entire household. While...