Peer & Family Relationships

“What are the psychological effects of separating children from their families?”

By / November 21, 2023 / Peer & Family Relationships, Therapy Treatment

View Video Transcript Hi, my name is Kent Toussaint, licensed marriage and family therapist, founder and clinical director of Teen Therapy Center in Woodland Hills, California, coming to you live on Facebook to answer your parenting questions, but this week we’re doing something a little differently. I was asked to speak at the Lights for …

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“My husband gets so angry at our sons’ basketball games. What should I do to help?”

By / December 1, 2023 / Peer & Family Relationships

View Video Transcript Hello, everyone. My name is Kent Toussaint, licensed marriage and family therapist, and welcome to Tips on Teens, where every Wednesday at noon, I come to you live on Facebook to answer your parenting questions. We’re going to jump right in. Today’s question is a really good one. Here we go. I …

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“How do I reconnect with my son without him feeling like I am forcing him or punishing him?”

By / May 19, 2021 / Peer & Family Relationships, Understanding Your Teenager

We hope you all had a good Father’s Day weekend. Fathers need some love too every now and then! This week’s Tips on Teens question comes from a Father looking for advice on how to reconnect with his 15 year old son who seems to be drifting away from him. Here’s the question: “I am …

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“How do I get my parents to see things differently for once?”

By / December 1, 2023 / Peer & Family Relationships

View Video Transcript Hello, welcome to Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I’m coming to you live on Facebook as I do every Wednesday at noon to answer your parenting questions that you send to us. We love the questions. Keep them coming. I’m very excited about …

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“My kids are ungrateful. Is there anything I should be doing differently to get a little appreciation?”

By / December 1, 2023 / Peer & Family Relationships, Understanding Your Teenager

View Video Transcript Hello, welcome to Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Founder and Clinical Director of Teen Therapy Center and the Executive Director of Child and Teen Counseling here in Woodland Hills, California. Every Wednesday at noon, we come to you live to answer your parenting …

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“At what age should I let my teenager date?”

By / December 1, 2023 / Peer & Family Relationships, Sexuality

View Video Transcript Hi, everybody, welcome to Tips on Teens. I’m your host, Kent Toussaint, licensed marriage and family therapist and founder and clinical director of Teen Therapy Center and also the executive director of Child and Teen Counseling, both in Woodland Hills, California, where I come to you live every Wednesday at noon to …

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“Should I allow my 15 year old to go to Coachella next year?”

By / December 1, 2023 / Peer & Family Relationships, Substance Use

View Video Transcript Hi, welcome to Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and leader of both Tips on Teen Therapy Center and the non -profit organization Child and Teen Counseling. I come to you live every Wednesday at noon on your lunch break to answer your parenting questions. …

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“We recently had a baby and our 9 year old is becoming increasingly distant. What do we do?”

By / December 1, 2023 / Peer & Family Relationships

View Video Transcript Hi, everybody. Welcome back to Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint, clinical director and founder of Teen Therapy Center and also the nonprofit organization Child and Teen Counseling here in Woodland Hills, California. Every Wednesday at 12 o ‘clock, I come to you live and answer your parenting questions. And …

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“Is what we are doing in regards to nudity inappropriate?”

By / December 15, 2023 / Peer & Family Relationships

View Video Transcript Hello, welcome to Tips on Teens. This is Kent Toussaint, licensed marriage and family therapist from Teen Therapy Center in Woodland Hills, California, coming to you live on Facebook to answer your questions. And also, if you want to be a part of this conversation, you wanna make sure you get these …

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“How do I stop my 11 year old son from being so disrespectful to his sisters?”

By / December 15, 2023 / Child Development, Peer & Family Relationships, Understanding Your Teenager

View Video Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining me for Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder and clinical director of Teen Therapy Center in Woodland Hills. Every Wednesday at noon, I answer your parenting questions that you send us, and here is today’s …

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