As a teen, there’s so much to look forward to in the summer. The days are longer, the weather is nicer and school is out—meaning an empty schedule with less commitment. While most might look forward to the summer, some teens struggle with the change. Here are five ways you can help your teen survive the summer season.
There comes a time in every teenager’s life when they want to spread their wings. Freedom gives your teen confidence, lets them try new things and allows them to grow, but too much freedom can cause them to get into trouble. As a parent, how do you strike a delicate balance?
Does your teenager know what to expect from therapy? Do you know how to prepare for their first therapy session? Are there ways you as a parent can make that intimidating first visit less stressful? These are all appropriate questions that make sense before starting the therapeutic process. Therapy and counseling are becoming less stigmatized …
Anxiety is an emotion that you can expect to see in your child or teen. Children who are constantly anxious and worry so much that it interferes with their daily lives are experiencing an anxiety problem or disorder and this can have long-term effects, especially if it goes untreated.