https://youtu.be/9bELm4qRAss I’m stressed. I’m overwhelmed. I have too much to handle. If you’re the parent of a teenager, you might have heard them say something along those lines before. In a 2018 Pew Research Center survey, 70% of teens 13-17 said Anxiety and Depression were a major problem for them. It’s no secret that today’s …
https://youtu.be/wMFXbyfTKSw Waiting to hear back from schools is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of today’s already high-stress college applications process. And after all that work and waiting, getting a rejection letter can feel like the end of the world! So what’s a parent to do if their senior doesn’t get the admissions result they …
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https://youtu.be/1VdWNi0S550 Sometimes, pregnancies do not go the way families planned. How can families handle the steps and conversations that arise when this is the case? This week’s Tips On Teens question is from a parent looking for advice on how to navigate their family through a complex, emotional situation: “I’m 16 weeks pregnant and there …
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https://youtu.be/pu4bZusS_Pc We’ve all heard the word “anxiety” before…but what does it mean in a mental health context? What does anxiety look like for today’s teenager? This week’s Tips On Teens question is from a parent wondering what to do after a conversation about anxiety with her daughter: “My daughter told me she has anxiety and …
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https://youtu.be/k5CT0FFRwCg The closed bedroom door quickly turns into a familiar image for families once their child becomes a teenager. But how do you make sure their door doesn’t turn into a wall that shuts you out when your teen feels like it? This week’s Tips On Teens question comes from a family wondering what’s the …
https://youtu.be/EVx7UHS_IKM I’m willing to bet that if you’re a parent you have been angry at your child at one point or another. What if you’re angry with your child nearly all the time? What can you do to get a break from the stress of harboring that anger or resentment? This week’s #TipsOnTeens comes from a parent …
For more info and past videos, please visit www.TeenTherapyCenter.com or join the conversation in our Facebook group Tips on Teens Most kids at one point or another have lashed out at their parents and said some really hurtful or worrisome things… most of the time it’s when they don’t get what they want! When should …
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https://youtu.be/PUL6zhjPXc4 It’s hard to know what to do when your kid gets into a fight at school. This week’s Tips on Teens question comes from a parent concerned that his 6th grade son recently got into a fight. Kent is here to give his advice on this topic. Here’s the question: “My son is in …
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https://youtu.be/r5Q2e0LwG2s It’s not uncommon for parents to be afraid of their kids. Some are worried about being too strict, while others are simply scared of their kid having a tantrum and breaking things. Kent answers this question from a parent who is afraid of her son and feels like she’s lost all sense of control …
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https://youtu.be/R-crW8eXIRE All parents fight with their kids at one point or another. Today, Kent answers the following question related to conflict resolution after one of the bigger fights: “My daughter and I recently got into a huge fight and we both lost our cool. I said some things I regret but I don’t really want …
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