It’s summertime! Summer break is a fantastic time for your child to both strengthen their belief in themselves while also building meaningful connections with their community. The ideas below will help your child establish a sense of purpose and recognition that they can make a…
Many parents hear these three dreadful words expressed from their child or teen’s mouth, “I hate school!” Of course, school can already feel tough with the day-to-day academic and social pressures. But then, for an already struggling teen to add yearly finals, AP exams, and…
It is not uncommon for parents of teens to feel like they are witnessing a roller coaster of emotions. One day, their teen may seem happy and like all is going well, while the next day, their teen may appear to be easily set off. …
Social media, online gaming, and other forms of digital communications are a significant part of most teens’ social lives. They rely on digital communications to feel more connected with peers. In fact, over half of U.S. teens have made a friend online. Yet, while teens gravitate online…
I was sitting in my office after a long day of work. Since the start of the pandemic, I have been inundated by the increase in youth anxiety, depression, irritability, lack of motivation, social loneliness, and more. I knew that more needed to be done…
Most people are creatures of habit. We feel most comfortable when things go as planned or expected, when we make plans and are confident that they probably won’t change. The pandemic, however, continues to challenge us. New variants, changing mandates, and plans that feel more…
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