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 …
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 …
How to Talk to Your Son About Porn
Talking about porn can be awkward for both kids, and parents alike. However with early intervention, these conversations can be normalized, and …
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 …
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 …
10 Tips for Your College Application
I’ve read thousands of college applications, during my five years of experience working in admissions offices. I truly feel like I’ve seen …
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 …
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 …