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...
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8 Principles for Empowering Your Teens Self-Esteem
Have you ever heard of the acorn analogy? It's the idea that acorns can only grow to the degree that they have been nurtured from nature: sunlight, rain and nutrients from soil. Even if the acorn has a slow start, this soon-to-be oak tree can accelerate in growth and...
My Teen Might Be Transgender. What Do I Do Next?
POV: You’re a parent or guardian and your kid is becoming curious about their gender or has already come out. Maybe you yourself haven’t had much exposure to queer and transgender communities, but you still want to be as supportive as possible as your kiddo navigates...
How to Best Support Your Child “Coming Out”
Hello friends! I am passionate about working with children of all ages, but I findthat preteens especially experience many complex transitions that serve ascatalysts for their future growth. In particular, most children ages 9-12 beginpuberty and therefore begin...