Many children have heard about and/or viewed images of acts of violence and acts of terrorism. Here are some suggestions regarding addressing your child’s needs and questions….
Some Simple Advice for Tweens and Teens
I have had the privilege of counseling tweens and teens for over 20 years. The tween and teen years are filled with ups and downs and…
The Very Difficult Topic of Suicide
Parents, educators, mental health professionals, and teens and tweens are talking about/watching the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”. A friend brought this series to my attention….
Helping Children Cope with Relational Aggression
What is relational aggression? Relational aggression can take several forms. Here are a few of some of the most common. Insults and put-downs. This could be…
Social Media Use Found to be Related to Increased Social Isolation
Parents, educators, and mental health professionals have seen an alarming rise in anxiety. You may have felt it yourself. As many know I am a psychologist,…
Some interesting research related to children
I have not written an article this week, but I wanted to share some research I came across. This is relevant to parents of teens and tweens. Another…
Mental Health Goal Setting
When setting goals for 2017, don’t forget about your emotional and mental health! Make your/your family members’ mental health a priority. Set some concrete goals where…
One Simple Thing
Would you believe me if I told you that there was one simple thing that you could do to make yourself happier, make you more likable,…
Ways of Staying Connected With Your Teen/Tween
It is not unusual for teenagers and their parents to have periods of difficulty getting along, when they previously enjoyed positive relationships. While nothing may have…