New school year, new schedules, same question - Who’s sitting with you at lunch? Whether you’re a student, a teacher, a parent, or just someone feeling the quiet reset of this season, it’s a natural time to take stock of the people around us. Who do we lean on? Who do...
Fall means back to school. Back to school, unfortunately, also means a notable uptick in suicidality among school age children, specifically teens. [1] Probably one of a parent’s worst fears is losing their child to suicide. Over the past several years, more awareness...
As a therapist who frequently works with preteens, teens, and their parents, I often get asked how to engage teens in meaningful conversations about their lives outside of school. Now that the school year is in full swing, many parents find themselves asking the same...
Hello, parents! How are you holding up? Are you taking the time to care for yourselves?Remember, modeling self-care is one of the most important lessons you can teach yourchildren. As a parent, I understand the urge to devote all your time and energy to your...
