Tips on Teens
How do I get my wife to go to a marriage therapist with me?
Are you worried about your struggling marriage and its impact on your family, but your spouse isn't open to seeing a marriage therapist? Your relationship with your spouse sets the ...
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Toxic Teenage Relationships: How To Parent Through It.
What do you do when your kid gets into their first toxic teenage relationship? For you as a parent this can feel like the world you know is crumbling to ...
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How do I handle it when my perfectionist teen messes up?
We all make mistakes, right? As adults, we know that when we mess up, the more we can embrace mistakes and setbacks, the wiser we become. Your perfectionist teen most ...
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How involved should I be with my kid’s college applications?
If you’re panicking about your child’s college application process, it might help to take a step backwards and examine your own expectations. If your kid is struggling to apply to ...
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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.
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How do I make my divorce an easier transition for my daughter?
There’s nothing easy about divorce! It’s hard on everyone, not just the two people who are divorcing. And of course, it can be hardest on kids.
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Teenage Depression: how do I know if my kid is depressed, or just a moody teen?
When you have a teenager, dealing with moodiness is pretty normal. This has been true since the beginning of time. But how do you know if it's teenage depression?
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Homework: Is it worth it?
We have a lot of experience working with teens and families, so we know homework is a big struggle for many.
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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.
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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 ...
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