Why So Many Boys Are Falling Behind
It has been well publicized that American boys are falling behind girls in several markers of academic performance, and that these outcomes …
Parenting Teenagers During COVID-19
*These suggestions for parents are stated with the understanding that not all parents/families have the time, energy, or resources to implement new …
A Guide for Parents of Adolescents
First, a little background on brain development, so that parents of of adolescents might better understand what’s happening on a cognitive level: …
5 Books for Parents of Teens
These are five of my favorite books for parents of teens and adolescents. 1) Brainstorm, by Daniel Siegel: This is one of …
Ways to Enhance Your Teen’s Summer Vacation
While summer provides teens with a welcome break from the rigors of the school year, summer’s lack of structure can also pose …
5 Ways Parents Can Support Their Teen’s Therapy
My recent blog post, written for local mental health directory Portland Therapy Center, offers parents some suggestions for how to support their …
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 …
5 Tips for Job-Seeking Teens
For many teens, summer is welcomed with open arms. No school means lots of free time, sleeping in, and more time with …
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 …
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 …