Rejection: How to help your outcast teen.
As parents, we want to protect our children from the pain of rejection, especially during their teenage years
Self Confidence/Self Advocacy
How can I protect my son from bullying?
View Video Transcript So your son has ADHD and he’s getting bullied at school. How do you help him? Well, let’s talk about that today on Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and I specialize in helping kids, teens, and families to live happier lives. I …
Teenage Independence: what’s the right amount?
Teenagers, or adolescents, tend to distance themselves from their parents as they enter adolescence. The drive for teenage independence is a normal part of their development.
School Fights: how do I keep my kid from fighting at school?
Sometimes when kids get into school fights, once it’s over they get over it quickly. Other times there may be bigger issues.
How can group therapy help with bullying?
Therapy groups give a teen access to social support in a setting where they are not being bullied. Being an environment where a kid feels supported and understood, they are more likely to reach out for the help they need
My Son Thinks He’s Ugly – Self Esteem Troubles for Teens
Self esteem troubles for teens are really common. Almost every teen struggles with how they look. We as parents can relate. Everyone has got something about the way they look that they just don’t like. But we can’t exactly change the way we look, so what do we do?
Life Skills for Teens: How do I get my daughter to ask for what she needs?
If your kid is struggling to self advocate, don’t despair! Self advocacy is one of those life skills for teens that most parents become concerned with at some point.
Boy crazy! Why is my daughter desperate for affirmation?
The need for external affirmation and validation to define one’s self worth is not uncommon. It affects children as well as adults, and most people experience it at some point in their lives. What teens have now in social media however is a false and extreme measure of self worth based on how many “likes” or followers they have.
Time Management for Teens
Getting past the headaches of time management for teens requires a shift in perspective for parents.
Device Dependency: The Digital Pacifier
Digital devices are nothing more than the equivalent of a digital pacifier that distracts kids from dealing with their real issues. Device dependency inhibits a teens ability to develop coping skills and strategies for dealing with the real world. And just like the pacifier, it’s going to be hard to take away!