Reading Time: 4 minutes Getting information out of a teen boy can be difficult, if not impossible. The stereotypes of teen boy communication at this age—monosyllabic answers to every question, a complete lack of […]
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How COVID-19 Eating Habits Are Affecting Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 3 minutes While the pandemic has led to a significant increase in anxiety and depression that is directly related to grief, loss, and isolation, poor diet is also responsible for teens’ declining […]
How to Recognize Smiling Depression in Teens
Reading Time: 5 minutes Smiling depression is what’s known as an oxymoron—two words that don’t seem to make sense together. Unfortunately, smiling depression is real. It’s a form of depression in which a person […]
How to Deal with Your Teenage Son: Tips for Parents
Reading Time: 5 minutes Wondering how to deal with your teenage son? Raising teenage sons isn’t always easy. Parenting teenagers requires patience and empathy, as well as self-compassion. And teenage boy behavior can be […]
How Attachment-Based Family Therapy Works
Reading Time: 7 minutes Attachment-Based Family Therapy is an evidence-based approach for treating depression and preventing suicide in adolescents. This therapeutic modality utilizes a structured methodology that focuses on revitalizing empathy and authentic connection within […]
Bridging the Generation Gap Between Parents and Teens: A Q&A with Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, VP of Clinical Outreach
Reading Time: 5 minutes Parenting teenagers can be difficult and challenging at times. This is especially the case when there is history of mental health issues within the family. What triggers teen depression, and […]
Homeschooling: A Toolbox + Strategies for Supporting Teens with Learning Differences
Reading Time: 2 minutes Newport Academy’s Ryan Fedoroff, M.Ed., National Director of Education and Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, Vice President of Clinical Outreach join with parents from across the country in our Parent University […]
Yahoo: My Son’s Graduation Ceremony Has Been Canceled – How Do I Help Him Deal with the Disappointment?
Reading Time: 2 minutes By Carter Barnhart, Chief Experience Officer “My 18-year-old son is a senior in high school and was supposed to walk across the stage to receive his diploma along with all […]
Supporting Teens’ Well-Being While at Home
Reading Time: 4 minutes With families home during this period, it is an opportunity to tune into your children’s well-being, supporting teens through any issues they have.
Washington State Mental Health: Teen and Young Adult Statistics
Reading Time: 4 minutes Washington State is known for its booming tech industry, natural beauty, and environmentally friendly policies. But when it comes to Washington State mental health rankings, statistics show that teens […]
An Integrated Approach to 2020 New Year Goals and Resolutions
Reading Time: 5 minutes Every year, well-intentioned people make resolutions as New Year’s Eve approaches … and end up failing to achieve them. According to Psychology Today, 80 percent of people who set New […]
Benefits of Spending Time with Family During the Holidays
Reading Time: 4 minutes The holidays are a great time to strengthen the family bond. However you celebrate—or even if you don’t—consider prioritizing family activities this season. There are numerous benefits of spending time […]
