Reading Time: 7 minutes September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this year it’s more important than ever before for parents, healthcare providers, teachers, and teenagers themselves to understand the key elements of […]
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Borderline Personality Disorder in Teens – Signs, Causes, and Treatment
Reading Time: 8 minutes Teenager borderline personality disorder symptoms can be confusing, frustrating, and hard for both teens and their loved ones to understand. Because a teen’s personality is still developing at their age, […]
The Latest Research on Teenage Video Game Addiction
Reading Time: 7 minutes Since social distancing began last March, the rate of teenage video game addiction has been steadily rising. Even before the pandemic, teens were playing video games for hours each day. […]
5 Takeaways from the Latest Research on Social Isolation Among Teens
Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s now been nine months since COVID-related social distancing guidelines went into effect in the United States. In some countries, restrictions have been in place even longer. As the crisis […]
What Should I Do If My Son Stays in His Room All the Time? Tips for Parents
Reading Time: 5 minutes “Is it okay if my son stays in his room all the time?” That’s a question that parents of teen boys are asking frequently these days. With online school and […]
Parent University Webinar: Love Languages of Parenting
Reading Time: 1 minute Watch as Newport Academy’s Denese Marshall, LPC, and host Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, Vice President of Clinical Outreach, join with parents from across the country in our Parent University webinar series […]
Parent University Webinar: Strategies for Parents to Manage and Reduce Anxiety
Reading Time: < 1 minute Watch as Newport Academy’s Heather Monroe, LCSW, Director of Program Development, and host Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, Vice President of Clinical Outreach, join with parents from across the country in our […]
Parent University Webinar: Strategies for Connection Between Parents And Their Children
Reading Time: < 1 minute Watch as Newport Academy’s Dr. Barbara Nosal, PhD, LMFT, LADC, Chief Clinical Officer and Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, Vice President of Clinical Outreach join with parents from across the country in […]
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 […]
Delaying Your Gray: Parenting Even in a Pandemic
Reading Time: < 1 minute Liz Jorgensen, CADC, Director of Insight Counseling and Newport Academy’s Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, Vice President of Clinical Outreach join with parents from across the country in our Parent University webinar […]
Wired: The Reality of Covid-19 Is Hitting Teens Especially Hard
Reading Time: 6 minutes The pandemic has been emotionally devastating for us adults, but its impact on teenagers is arguably far greater. JUST A FEW weeks ago, the conversation in my household revolved around […]
Recognizing PTSD in Teens
Reading Time: 4 minutes Teens who experience a frightening event or survive ongoing abuse may experience lasting psychological trauma. Whether it’s a school shooting, a car accident, or a sexual assault, the after-effects can […]
