238. Why March Is the Hardest Month for Teen Mental Health (And What Parents Can Do)
Does your tweener or teen seem to fall apart every March — more conflict, more screen time, more shutdown, more stress?
If things feel heavier at home right now, you’re not imagining it. March is a predictable stress spike for tweens, teens, and especially single-parent families. The school year is three-quarters done, motivation is low, social drama peaks, and everyone’s emotional reserves are depleted.
For many families, this shows up as increased screen battles, irritability, missing assignments, communication shutdown, and sometimes even substance use or mental health concerns.
The good news? Once you understand the pattern, you can plan for it — and protect your teen’s mental health instead of getting caught in constant blowups.
- Understand why March is the highest stress month for many teens and families
- Learn practical strategies to reduce conflict, screen battles, and emotional shutdown
- Know the warning signs that mean it’s time to seek additional mental health support
Press play now to learn how to lower the stress in your home this March and protect your teen’s mental health before things escalate.
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