As adults, we can all probably remember being in situations where we had really big emotions but not been able to express them. Some parents might be tempted to take a “pull yourself up by the bootstraps and get going” kind of attitude with their kid. If your kid is in this kind of situation though, he or she is probably not in the “able to receive advice column.” Rather, they need emotional support.
Kids also are growing up in a culture where online anonymity allows kids to say whatever they want with no repercussions. Sometimes kids think the kind of culture they experience online is okay in real life
Does responding to your teen’s extreme moods feel different than when they were a little kid having big emotions? How should your approach as a parent change? That’s the topic on this week’s Tips on Teens:
What happens in group therapy, and is it the right thing for your teen?
Are the lines that you draw with your kids hazy, ill defined or just plain broken? What are the consequences of having no consequences?
WHAT, TEENAGERS LIE?! Yes they do, and often! But what should you do about it?
View Video Transcript So your 14 -year -old daughter wants to start dating, and it’s freaking you out. Well, let’s talk about it 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 …
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https://youtu.be/RQ2NYxpzAPc View Video Transcript So your teenager seems to be outgrowing and moving on, losing connection with his younger siblings. What do you do about that? Well, let’s talk about it 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, …
View Video Transcript Hi, is your teenager yelling really offensive language into his headset while playing video games? That is today’s topic on Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I’m the founder and clinical director of the group private practice Teen Therapy Center here in Woodland …
View Video Transcript Hi, how do you help your teenager cope with a broken heart? That is today’s question on Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist, and I’m the founder and clinical director of Teen Therapy Center. It’s a group private practice. I’m also the executive …
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