Understanding Your Teenager

Does your teen daughter want to start dating? Is it freaking you out?

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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Does it feel like your teenager is outgrowing or has “moved on” from his relationship with younger siblings?

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,

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“I heard my son saying inappropriate things while playing a video game. He says it’s just part of gaming culture—I’m not so sure.”

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

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“My daughter just had her first breakup…What do I say to comfort her?”

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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“When do I have ‘the sex talk’ with my kids?”

View Video Transcript What do you do when your kid has sleep tears? That is our question today 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 Teen Therapy Center, and also the executive director of the non -profit organization, Child

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“How do I help my teen cope with stress?”

View Video Transcript How do I help my teenager cope with stress? That is our question for today on Tips on Teens, where I answer your parenting questions every Wednesday at noon. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in helping kids, teens, and families live happier lives.

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“My daughter gets super mad whenever she doesn’t get what she wants and avoids us by hiding in her room. Would taking her door off fix her attitude?”

View Video Transcript Moody teenagers, slamming doors? That’s what we’re talking about today on Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist here at Teen Therapy Center in Woodland Hills. I’m also the executive director and founder of the nonprofit organization, Child and Teen Counseling. So we’re gonna

“My daughter gets super mad whenever she doesn’t get what she wants and avoids us by hiding in her room. Would taking her door off fix her attitude?” Read More »

“My daughter never tells me anything anymore now that she’s in high school! How can I let her know I’m still here for her?”

View Video Transcript Happy Halloween! Welcome to Tips on Teens. Today’s question is not Halloween -related, but it is a question that scares a lot of parents, brings a lot of discomfort, and I think a lot of parents will relate to this. I should introduce myself. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a licensed

“My daughter never tells me anything anymore now that she’s in high school! How can I let her know I’m still here for her?” Read More »

“How can I find time to connect with my sons given my busy schedule?”

View Video Transcript Hi, welcome to Tips on Teens, where I answer your parenting questions every Wednesday at noon. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder and clinical director of Teen Therapy Center here in Woodland Hills. Also the executive director and founder of the non -profit

“How can I find time to connect with my sons given my busy schedule?” Read More »