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Suicide Prevention
Supporting Your Teen Through Suicidal Struggles: Why CAMS Can Make a Difference
September 22, 2025

As a mental health professional trained in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) protocol, I specialize in helping teens and adolescents navigate one of the most difficult challenges they—and their families—may ever face: suicidal thoughts and behaviors....

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Teen Issues
How to Listen to Teens
August 25, 2025

Teenagers often feel misunderstood by their parents, and parents feel like communicating with teenagers can be a mystery. When parents punish their teens, they may feel like it is the only consequence that makes sense. Based on the book,...

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Teen Issues
The Procrastination Effect
August 11, 2025

Procrastination is a common issue that all of us deal with throughout our lives. It is human nature to push things off that are unpleasant, boring, or mundane. This problem can be especially difficult for middle and high school...

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Teen Issues
Talking Tips for Teens 3
June 3, 2025

So far in 2025, I have been giving parents some tips on how to talk to their teens, and last time I started giving teens tips on how to talk to parents. My hope is that communication in the...

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Parents & Parenting
And They’re Off! Emotionally Preparing for Middle School
June 3, 2025

It is that time of year again when we acknowledge our children’s hard work and celebrate their transition from one chapter of their life to another with graduation ceremonies and parties. While the word “graduation” typically evokes thoughts of...

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Children
Teachers Light the Way!
June 3, 2025

Teachers are very valuable in our community. They are often the ones spending a lot of time with our students and become the trusted adults our students feel comfortable going to. The job of a teacher can sometimes be...

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Teen Issues
Talking Tips for Teens 2
April 16, 2025

So far in 2025, I have been giving parents some tips on how to talk to their teens, and last time I started giving teens tips on how to talk to parents. My hope is that communication in the...

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Teen Issues
How to Talk to Your Teen – Part 3
April 8, 2025

So far this year, we have been looking at tips on how to talk to our teenagers and how to make 2025 “The Year of Communication.” In Part 1, we looked at avoiding lecturing, active listening, and validation instead...

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Teen Issues
How to Talk to Your Teen – Part 2
February 21, 2025

In part 1 of “How to Talk to Your Teen,” I mentioned that I have a teenager and I am trying to figure out how to communicate well with him as the dynamics of his needs change. I mentioned...

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Teen Issues
Talking Tips for Teens 1
February 21, 2025

So far in 2025, I have been giving parents some tips on how to talk to their teens. I mentioned that I now have a teenager and that communication changes as our kids age. I want to help parents...

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Mental Health
Eliminating the Stigma of Mental Health in Children
January 24, 2025

Just like adults, children experience mental health challenges and diagnoses. A crucial step in helping children feel comfortable in therapy is addressing and eliminating the stigma often associated with mental health concerns. For children, their self-image is a central...

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Children
Understanding and Managing Anger: A Guide for Kids
January 24, 2025

How are you feeling today? This is a question we hear often. But what is the answer? Some feelings are easy to understand while others are confusing and not as easy to understand and express. We can also feel...

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Parents & Parenting
Fostering Independence for Anxious Children
January 24, 2025

Parenting a child with anxiety and social challenges can feel like a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you want to provide them with the comfort and support they need. On the other, you know it’s important to encourage...

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Parents & Parenting
How to Talk to Your Teen – Part 1
January 24, 2025

Recently, I became a parent to a teenager. Now, I have been his parent his whole life. However, I understand that our communication needs to evolve from how I spoke to him when he was 3 and how I...

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Teen Issues
Teens and Social Media Usage
January 24, 2025

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for people under 24 in the U.S. and a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Report from 2023 found that 20% of the country’s 12–17-year-olds have had at least one major depressive...

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Children
The Anxious Generation: Book Review
January 23, 2025

If you have ever thought… Kids these days are always on their phones! My middle schooler never spends time with any friends in person. Taking my high schooler’s phone as a consequence causes more problems than it’s worth. Why...

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Parents & Parenting
Supporting Teenagers Through Difficult Times
January 14, 2025

Adolescence is a time of growth, change, and challenges. For many teens, it can be difficult to navigate academic pressures, social dynamics, and personal struggles. As a parent, it can be challenging to know when to step in and...

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Teen Issues
Understanding ADHD in Teens
October 11, 2024

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. The essential feature of ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity...

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Teen Issues
A Guide to Overcoming Academic Pressure as a Teen
September 26, 2024

Going back to school can be a stressful time for teenagers who struggle with academic pressure. Between balancing homework, tests, extracurricular activities, and social lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Academic stress can be the result of parental pressure,...

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Teen Issues
7 Tips for Navigating Peer Relationships as a Teenager
February 26, 2024

Let’s talk about something that may be on your mind: peer relationships. Whether you’re in college, high school, or middle school navigating social dynamics and friendships can sometimes be a challenge. I’ve got some helpful tips to assist you...

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