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 …
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 …
Parenting Adolescents: The Importance of Connection
Parenting a child is filled with various challenges, many of which are amplified during adolescence, a phase filled with hallmark changes. For …
Common Challenges of Parenting Teens
Parenting teenagers is so difficult, in part, because teens often want to be treated like adults, but don’t yet act like them. …