How to Connect with Your Teen in the Face of Uncertainty: A Father’s Story of Loss, Hope, and the Importance of Tough Conversations Parenting a teenager today can be overwhelming. Headlines shout, “Teen mental health...
Written by: John Piacentini Ph.D., ABPP and Jennifer Regan, Ph.D. When the pandemic hit, we turned to our screens for everything from school to doctor appointments to birthday parties. And while teletherapy sessions were an...
It can be confusing to watch a friend or sibling struggle with anxiety. Sometimes, if they share their worries, you might start to feel anxious, too. Even if you want to help, it’s not always...
Parents, did you know there has been a 91% increase in chronic school absences between 2018-2022? Learn about school avoidance is teens and what you can do.
In Florida, hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. This can be a stressful time for kids and teens. Hearing about destruction from wind and rain, listening to parents create evacuation plans, or...
Anxiety only becomes a problem when it starts taking over our lives, interfering with our thoughts and activities, and making the experience of being human less enjoyable. Anxiety can be especially difficult when it manifests...
Many parents and fellow providers that we talk with already understand the well-documented negative effects of social media. Nearly half of teens today say they use the Internet “almost constantly.”
