Kids and Teens
Friday 5: Kids & Teens
Here’s What We’ve Been Reading To Support Your Family’s Mental Health This Edition: College applications, first cell phones, and a great youtube resource for your tween! Is your child getting ready to head off to college? Are you tempted to “help” them with their essay? Not so fast! Check out this article from a college admissions…
Read MoreHow To Talk With Your Teen When You Don’t See Eye-To-Eye
Do Your Kids Accuse You Of Not Listening, Even When You Are? Your teen tells you that they are the only one who has a curfew. EVERYONE else can stay out as late as they’d like. It’s embarrassing to leave the party early and no one wants to sleep at your house because of the…
Read MoreClashing With Your Teen Over Therapy?
One in five teens has a diagnosable Mental Health Disorder (nami.org). If you are concerned that your child has a mental health problem, a substance abuse issue, or a social struggle that is too big for them to handle on their own, treatment is important. Research shows that early intervention with effective therapy increases recovery…
Read More3 Steps To Effective Limit Setting
“My Daughter is Turning into a Monster and so am I” Watch the Video Below Early in my counseling career, I met with a mother and her teenage daughter who were both at their wits’ end. “Nothing I do is right. She’s pushing limits and fighting me at every turn,” the mother said. Her daughter,…
Read More5 Tips To Cope When School Anxiety Lingers
Watch The Video Below! It’s August, and that means school is back in session for most of our kids in Arizona. The initial excitement over seeing friends and meeting new teachers is starting to wear off and reality is sinking in. Early mornings and homework are here to stay for the foreseeable future. Social pressures…
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