Blog
Five Constructive Ways to Cope with Stress
There will come a time this school year when stress and overwhelm will hit your teen like a tidal wave. The most common sources of teen stress are homework, challenging teachers, friend ‘drama’ and grades. But life is full of surprises, and your teen may find herself...
Three Healthy Choices Your Teen Needs Now
There are three powerful healthy choices your teen will make that have a huge impact on her life. Providing her insight and information will support her in making wise, thoughtful choices when it comes to how she fuels her body, who she chooses to befriend, and most...
Questions I Use to Prepare Teens for the School Year + My Favorite Tips
A new school year provides a unique opportunity for a fresh start, especially as teens come out of Covid restrictions and re-enter a more normal school routine. Around this time of year, I engage my teen clients in a process that helps them set a positive tone for...
Keeping Your Teen’s Mental Health in Check
Simone Biles put a spotlight on mental health. In her we saw a star - someone deemed the Greatest Of All Time - bow out of an opportunity for an Olympic medal and defy expectations of perfection and persevering. She reminded us to prioritize mental health. ...
Preparing Teens for College – Parent Action Guide
In their first year of college, teens are facing a lot of new pressures and experiences. From adjusting to lecture halls and dorm rooms to choosing party time and study time, the decisions a teen makes during her first year will have a big influence on the habits she...
Helping Your Perfectionist Teen
There are several common habits unhealthy perfectionists fall into. The good news is parents can help! Use these tips to help your perfectionist teen turn unhelpful, often destructive habits, into positive, productive actions. Habit 1: The perfectionist teen...
Understanding Perfectionism
Perfectionism is a combination of excessively high personal standards and overly critical personal evaluations. It can show up at different times during adolescence and in different areas of life. For example, a teen may be a perfectionist at school but completely...
Understanding Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
We all know that during adolescence teens are asking themselves, "Who am I?" Part of their answer lies in their sexual self, which includes their sexual orientation and gender identity. Adding to fluctuating hormones and pressures from peers, school, and society,...
How Not to Lecture Your Teen
Remember when you were a teen and did something foolish, or even blatantly broke the rules, and got caught? Chances are your misconduct was met with a lecture from either a parent or other adult. Most likely, you rolled your eyes at the onset of this long-winded...
Summer Reading Guide for Parents of Teens
If you are parenting a teen, it might be time to trade in your beach reads for something with more insight and substance. These are some of my favorite books that will empower parents of teens with a helpful perspective and strategies to make parenting easier! ...
Help Your Teen Beat Summer Boredom
Summer is well underway and the novelty of late nights, beach days, and lazy mornings may be wearing off. If your teen is complaining of summer boredom, here are some ideas you might suggest: Try something new. Invite your teen to make a list of all...
Enhancing the Mother-Daughter Bond through Yoga
What mom does not want her daughter to feel capable, worthwhile, content with herself, and confident in her future? Research shows that mothers play a significant role in the development of their daughter’s self-esteem. The values and attitudes they model and teach...