How to Talk to Your Adolescent Son
Parents of adolescent boys will likely experience many parenting challenges during this life stage – chiefly among them, communication. This comes as …
How to Help your Academically Challenged Boy
As I’ve written about previously, boys in our country’s public school system are struggling I hear from many concerned parents that their …
Building Your College List: 5 Considerations
*In addition to working as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, I have over 5 years of professional experience reviewing admissions applications …
Why So Many Boys Hate School
*I was inspired to write this school-themed blog post after recently reading “Boys Adrift,” by Leonard Sax. I cite the book heavily …
5 Steps for Reducing Your Child’s Anxiety
Anxiety and worry are a normal part of childhood, and of life. Major life transitions and new experiences like starting at a …
Celebrating Adolescence: 3 Tips for Parents of Adolescents
I recently wrote a blog post for parents of adolescents that was published by Portland Therapy Center, an online local mental health …
Book Review: Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
I recently read Brainstorm by Dan Siegel, which offers an in-depth breakdown of how the brain changes during the teenage years, and …
How to Talk to Your Teenager About Drugs and Alcohol
Many parents don’t know when or how to talk with their children about drugs and alcohol. And that’s no surprise. Many parents …
Strategies For Managing Your Child’s Screen Time
Phones and the Family As a parent, there are many advantages to giving your child a cell phone. Namely, it’s easy to …
Get Organized: Tips for High School Students
I work with many teens who struggle with organization, particularly when it comes to schoolwork. Poor organization, in my experience, tends to …