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 …
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 …