Working with and parenting teenagers brings challenges to even the most experienced of us. Risk-taking, underdeveloped judgment, and an outsized desire to be accepted by peers contributes to poor decision making and potentially dangerous behaviors. What works to keep kids […]
Continue ReadingMost of us are experiencing changes to our routines and behaviors that are unprecedented in our lifetimes. As adults, we may have some context and personal experiences to provide a template for coping (think 9/11 or other catastrophic events). Kids […]
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I know it is not what any of us thought it would be pre-virus. There are lots of things teens don’t have this summer; bar-b-ques, sleepovers, camp, parties, crowded pools, summer jobs and internships. While we do need to be […]
Continue ReadingTeens today are experiencing an unprecedented level of uncertainty and stress. They are living through a global pandemic, experiencing economic uncertainty not seen since the Great Depression, witnessing civil rights unrest, and participating in demonstrations reminiscent of the 1960s. All […]
Continue ReadingMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week. Today is Mother’s Day! Here is a Newsletter for it all! To Our Incredible Teachers: Who could have thought that for months now you would be teaching and […]
Continue ReadingTeenagers are currently living through their generational crisis, many unaware of the gravity and historical relevance of current events. Consider the impact on a young person’s life: Schools are closed and academic instruction is abbreviated online Sports are cancelled, personal […]
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One of the core skills we advocate in working with and raising teens is Predictability. We know that predictability creates a sense of safety and reduces anxiety and therefore increases innovation and positive risk taking. So… what do we do when something […]
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Much has been written about bullying and the impact on adolescent development. We know that it just takes one friend to increase the sense of safety and inclusion and reduce the impact of bullying on vulnerable youth. Teens have been […]
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Adolescence is a search for identity. Figuring out who you are, what and whom you like, what drives your motivations and what values guide your path is a complex journey. As we enter into a new year and in fact […]
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Suicide attempts, self-injury, threatening violence, running away, drug abuse, promiscuous sex, refusing to go to school, violent outbursts . . . help!! Sometimes we see teens acting in ways that seemingly make no sense. What in the world is the […]
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