Tag Archives: teens
Why Wait? Why Summer is a Good Time to Connect to the Right Resources
Every summer most therapists who work with children and adolescents see a noticeable dip in their caseloads. Kids go to camp, families go on vacation, or they just want to take a break from their usual routines. For many … Continue reading
Finding Balance over the Summer
No school, lighter schedules, and fewer responsibilities can mean more idle time- much different from our usual, busy routines. Couple this with hot weather, and kids can become bored, tired, irritable, and so on. Summer is a time for fun … Continue reading
“Only a Sith deals in absolutes…”
I enjoy a good sci-fi movie, although admittedly I’m no expert on the genre. Like most Americans, though- and in fact most of the world, I love Star Wars. Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of my favorite characters. He’s smart and … Continue reading
“Gateway Drugs” and Why Parents Should Take Them Seriously
Most people have heard the term “gateway drug”, which is synonymous with marijuana. The idea is that use of marijuana eventually leads to use of other, “harder” drugs. In my work I have seen this to be true the vast majority of the time. Still, … Continue reading
Is Cyberschool Right for My Child?
*I thought about taking this post down due to the number of angry responses I’ve gotten, but decided to just add a note here instead. I have received some good feedback, some of which has been educational for me. I … Continue reading
