Parenting

How Parents Can Build Mentally Tough Athletes

Individual and team sports have many benefits for our youth. Sports can be physically beneficial, but can also present young folks with …

Last fall, I sat down with Dr. Tiffany Brown of the Athletes Mental Health Foundation. We had a lengthy discussion about youth …

*These suggestions for parents are stated with the understanding that not all parents/families have the time, energy, or resources to implement new …

First, a little background on brain development, so that parents of of adolescents might better understand what’s happening on a cognitive level: …

These are five of my favorite books for parents of teens and adolescents. 1) Brainstorm, by Daniel Siegel: This is one of …

Many parents struggle with knowing when, and how, to begin teaching their teens financial skills. While your teenager may learn some financial …

Most kids in America believe their parents care more about achievement than about the kind of person they are. Data shows this …

Talking about porn can be awkward for both kids, and parents alike. However with early intervention, these conversations can be normalized, and …

While summer provides teens with a welcome break from the rigors of the school year, summer’s lack of structure can also pose …

My recent blog post, written for local mental health directory Portland Therapy Center, offers parents some suggestions for how to support their …