If you want screen time limits to stick, you’ll need to work with your child, not just lay down the law. That means finding what we like to call the “imperfect middle ground.”
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Almost every family we work with here at Teen Therapy Center has some issues around screen time. Kids today were born as digital natives. In today’s digital age, children are growing up surrounded by screens and constant entertainment, leading to difficulties in self-soothing and coping without technology.
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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!
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Societal pressure for girls to look a certain way is so pervasive that it’s impossible to avoid.
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Why can’t you just ask your kid to stop playing video games during school or while they’re doing their homework?
How do I stop my kid from playing video games in class? Read More »
What do you do if you’re a grandparent and you don’t necessarily agree with the way your adult child is raising your grandchild?
How to help your grandchild without being the “meddling grandparent.” Read More »
Many parents would like to reign in their teen’s social media use. Set boundaries with your kid, not for them.
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View Video Transcript your 11 -year -old is obsessed with video games. 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 live happier lives. I lead two organizations. Hold on, I gotta, I
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View Video Transcript So your son says to you, Mom, I wanna be a professional gamer. Ah, what do you do? 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 live happier lives.
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Cyber-bullying is really serious and capable of causing lasting trauma. How should a parent respond when they find out it’s happening to their kid?
What do you do when your kid is getting cyber-bullied? Read More »
